The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos has sparked reactions from Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and BJP leader Nalin Kohli, calling for an investigation. Both ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining devotees' faith.

Amid social media rumours regarding the ingredients in Tirupati temple's laddus, Amul clarified that it has never supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). This statement follows Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's accusations against the previous administration for using substandard ingredients,

Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said he had sought a full report on the alleged use of animal fat being used in preparation of laddoos at Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati temple.

Traditionally, Andhra Pradesh chief ministers have gifted the laddu, along with idols and temple-branded shawls, to the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. Between 2019 and 2024, Reddy presented the laddus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits to Delhi.

In a press conference, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao confirmed that lab tests revealed the presence of animal fat in the laddus

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the temple, asserted there was presence of 'Lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in the ghee, citing a lab report.

According to India Today, A recent lab report has confirmed that the laddoos offered as prasad to devotees at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh contain animal fats and fish oil. This revelation came after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh assures action regarding allegations of substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in Tirupati prasadam. The claims have attracted widespread political reactions,