Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Tirupati MP alleges discrimination against SC, ST staff in TTD
In Tirupati, a city in India, there is a very famous temple trust called Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, usually called TTD.
A leader who helps make decisions for the city, named M Gurumoorthy, said that some workers there are being treated unfairly.
He says workers from two special groups do not get the promotions they deserve.
He also says these workers do not get the same chances to start small businesses.
There are more than 10,000 empty jobs that have not been filled, so the workers who are there have too much to do.
He said these workers are not even invited to important meetings.
An important visitor came to check on fairness, and Gurumoorthy said the temple officials did not follow the right rules for his visit.
Gurumoorthy wants the government to protect everyone's rights.
He believes all workers should be treated the same and fairly.
Tirupati MP M Gurumoorthy alleged discrimination against SC and ST employees at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
He claimed SC and ST employees were denied fair promotions and faced discrimination in opportunities for small businesses.
More than 10,000 vacancies remain unfilled at TTD, increasing the workload on existing employees.
He questioned the absence of SC and ST representatives from TTD meetings and in promotion lists.
Gurumoorthy criticised TTD officials for failing to follow proper protocol during the National Commission for Scheduled Castes chairman's visit to Tirumala.
- Who
- Tirupati MP M Gurumoorthy made the allegations against the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
- What
- Allegations of discrimination against SC and ST employees, including unfair promotions, blocked small business opportunities, lack of representation in meetings, and more than 10,000 unfilled vacancies.
- When
- Friday, during the National Commission for Scheduled Castes chairman's visit to Tirumala.
- Where
- Tirupati and Tirumala, where the TTD religious institution functions.
- Why
- To urge government institutions to protect constitutional rights and ensure equal treatment for all employees.
- Complainant
- M Gurumoorthy, MP of Tirupati
- Institution
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Main allegations
- Unfair promotions, discrimination in small business opportunities, absence of SC/ST representatives from meetings
- Unfilled vacancies
- More than 10,000
- Occasion
- Visit of National Commission for Scheduled Castes chairman to Tirumala on Friday
- Demand
- Protection of constitutional rights and equal treatment for all employees