YS Jagan Mohan Reddy rebuffed claims by TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu that the previous YSR Congress-led government used animal fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam. He asserted that certification measures ensure purity.

Lawyers representing the party requested the court if a sitting judge or a committee appointed by the High Court could investigate the claims made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

The Tirupati temple management has revealed disturbing test results, showing contamination in the sacred prasadam, including the presence of animal fats.

The report was published in July and flagged by the Telegu Desam Party this week. However, Reddy said that the Naidu’s government had already taken over the state’s rule by that time

Ex Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy - under fire from the ruling TDP over claims of animal fat in ghee used to make Tirupati laddoos during his tenure - hit back Friday, refuting the allegation and criticising "diversion politics".