Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Andhra's YSRCP Accuses TDP of Land Scam
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh has accused the ruling TDP government of being involved in a land scam.
They say valuable temple land near Tirumala was exchanged for much less valuable land, causing a huge financial loss.
The YSRCP claims the exchange was done without proper checks and benefits a private hotel company.
They want the exchange canceled and an investigation.
The TDP says the allegations are false and the land exchange was done to protect the area's sanctity and was actually decided during the previous YSRCP government.
This has led to a political fight between the two parties.
YSRCP accuses TDP of a land scam involving 25 acres of TTD land near Tirumala.
The land exchange is alleged to have caused a financial loss of nearly Rs 3,000 crore.
YSRCP demands cancellation of the land exchange and a judicial inquiry.
TDP denies the allegations, stating the land exchange was done to protect the sanctity of the area and was decided during the previous YSRCP government.
The issue has sparked a political confrontation between the YSRCP and TDP.
- Who
- YSRCP and TDP
- What
- Allegations of a land scam involving TTD land in Tirumala
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- YSRCP alleges financial loss and violation of rules; TDP claims actions were to protect the sanctity of the area
YSRCP
TDP
Land Exchange Validity
YSRCP
The land exchange is a scam causing massive financial loss to the temple trust.
TDP
The land exchange was done to protect the sanctity of the area and was taken during the previous YSRCP government.
Transparency and Process
YSRCP
The exchange lacked transparency, proper valuation, and public consultation.
TDP
The current government followed due process and acted in the interest of devotees and temple administration.
- Land Involved
- 25 acres of TTD land at Alipiri exchanged for 24.68 acres of rural land
- Land Value Difference
- Alipiri land valued at Rs 3,000 crore, exchanged for land valued at Rs 25 crore
- Stamp Duty Waived
- Rs 58.69 crore
- Hotel Company Involved
- Swara Hotels Private Limited
- YSRCP Demands
- Cancellation of land exchange, judicial inquiry, public disclosure of documents, criminal action against responsible parties
- TDP Response
- Allegations are baseless; land exchange was done to protect the sanctity of the area and was taken during the previous YSRCP government
