Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Andhra Minister Accuses YSRCP of Ghee Adulteration in TTD
Andhra Pradesh's Finance Minister, Payyavula Keshav, has accused the previous YSRCP government of adulterating ghee used in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddus with animal fats.
He claimed that reports from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) confirmed the presence of animal fats and other adulterants.
The minister alleged that the YSRCP government suppressed these reports and diluted procurement norms, leading to a scam worth Rs 240 crore.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a chargesheet naming 36 people, including TTD officials and dairy experts, for their involvement in the adulteration.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has also spoken about the issue, stating that the previous government did not spare even the Sri Venkateswara temple by using substandard ingredients.
The YSRCP government has been accused of misleading the public by claiming the NDDB reports showed no adulteration, while the TDP claims the YSRCP suppressed the truth for two years.
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav accused the previous YSRCP government of adulterating ghee used in TTD laddus with animal fats.
Reports from NDDB and CFTRI confirmed the presence of animal fats and other adulterants in the ghee samples.
The minister alleged that the YSRCP government suppressed these reports and diluted procurement norms, leading to a Rs 240 crore scam.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a chargesheet naming 36 people, including TTD officials and dairy experts, for their involvement in the adulteration.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that the previous government used substandard ingredients and animal fats for making Tirupati laddus.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Allegations of ghee adulteration in TTD laddus with animal fats
- When
- Allegations pertain to the period after 2019 during YSRCP regime
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Alleged suppression of reports and dilution of procurement norms by the previous government
YSRCP Government
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Report Suppression
YSRCP Government
YSRCP claims no adulteration was found in NDDB reports.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
TDP alleges YSRCP suppressed the 2022 CFTRI report confirming adulteration.
Procurement Norms
YSRCP Government
No official statement from YSRCP on procurement norms.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
TDP claims YSRCP diluted procurement norms, reducing the turnover limit for ghee suppliers from ₹250 crore to ₹150 crore.
- Minister
- Payyavula Keshav
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Alleged Adulteration
- Ghee with animal fats
- Reporting Bodies
- NDDB, CFTRI, SIT
- Alleged Scam Amount
- Rs 240 crore
- Chargesheet Filed
- Nellore ACB Court
- Accused
- 36 people including TTD officials and dairy experts
- Previous Government
- YSRCP
- Current Government
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Sources
Minister debunks YSRCP’s claim that ghee supplied to TTD not adulterated with animal fat
Tirupati Laddu controversy: Citing lab reports, AP min debunks YSRCP’s claim of clean chit
YSRC Suppressed Ghee Adulteration Report, Now Politicising It: Kesav
YSRCP leaders go into a devotional mode
Adulteration in Tirumala laddu is a fact: Anam
Tirumala Ghee Row: AP Govt Transfers TTD EO Singhal
Andhra govt transfers TTD EO Singhal after SIT files charge sheet in ghee adulteration case
Tirupati Laddu Controversy: NDDB Lab Report Confirmed Presence of Animal Fat: Naidu
