Archive · 29 Oct 2025
CPM Demands Judicial Probe into Tirumala Temple's Parakamani Irregularities
A political party called the CPM is asking for a top-level investigation, like one done by a judge, into some problems found in the part of the Tirupati temple where they count the money and offerings given by people.
They are worried because these problems have made some visitors feel sad and unsure if their donations are being used correctly.
The CPM also thinks a previous government, with the help of the BJP party, might have been involved in similar issues before.
They are questioning how one person who isn't a high-ranking official has been in charge of counting money for a very long time and seems to have gained a lot of wealth.
The CPM wants the government to be open and share all the information with everyone to make sure people can trust how the temple is managed.
CPM leaders demanded a judicial probe into the Tirumala temple's Parakamani issue.
They called for a committee headed by a sitting judge to investigate alleged irregularities.
The party believes recent issues have hurt devotees' sentiments and raised doubts about offerings.
CPM alleged the BJP's involvement in irregularities during the previous government.
They questioned the prolonged supervision and alleged property acquisition by a clerk-level employee in Parakamani.
- Who
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders, including CPM district leader Kandarapu Murali
- What
- Demanded a judicial-level inquiry into irregularities in the Tirumala temple's Parakamani (offering counting) system.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tirupati
- Why
- To investigate alleged financial irregularities, uphold devotees' faith, and ensure accountability in temple administration.
CPM's Stance on Investigation
Preferred Investigator Type
Type of Inquiry
CPM's Stance on Investigation
CPM demands a judicial-level inquiry, believing it is necessary to fully investigate the Parakamani issue.
Preferred Investigator Type
The CPM leader explicitly stated that the State government should appoint a sitting judge for the inquiry, rejecting an inquiry by a senior police officer.
Scope of Investigation
CPM's Stance on Investigation
CPM wants a complete investigation into all irregularities, including the role of various Mutts in Tirumala and alleged property acquisition by a clerk-level employee.
Preferred Investigator Type
CPM is against any secret settlements or compromises outside the law, emphasizing the need for a transparent and public report.
- CPM Demand
- Judicial-level inquiry into Tirumala temple's Parakamani issue
- Proposed Investigator
- Committee headed by a sitting judge
- Reason for Demand
- Recent irregularities have hurt devotees' sentiments and raised doubts about offerings reaching TTD
- CPM Allegation
- BJP had a role in previous government's TTD irregularities
- Specific Question Raised
- How a clerk-level employee (Ravikumar) supervised Parakamani for 35 years and acquired large properties
- Support for
- Andhra Pradesh High Court's intervention and direction for investigation
