Times Now accessed the report submitted by the special investigation team (SIT) on the Tirupati laddu controversy. The report rvealed that adulterated ghee did not originate from AR Dairy
Tirupati: In the biggest newsbreak in the Tirupati Laddu controversy, Times Now accessed the report submitted by the special investigation team (SIT). In the report, it has been revealed that trucks with ghee did not originate from AR Dairy. Sources told Times Now that vehicles carrying adulterated ghee originated from Vaishnavi Dairy in Tirupati.
In report also revealed that Vaisnavi Dairy did not produce this ghee, but it procured it from Bhole Baba Organic Dairy Pvt Ltd in Uttarakhand.
Findings Of The Special Investigation Team’s Report:
- Trucks received from AR Dairy didn’t originate there
- Vehicles originated from Vaishnavi dairy (in Tirupati)
- Trucks originated from Tirupati(Vaishnavi Dairy) & traveled to Dindigul (AR Dairy)
- From Dindigul (T.N) trucks reportedly round-tripped to TTD
- Even Vaishnavi Dairy did not produce this ghee
- Vaishnavi Dairy (in A.P) procured ghee from Bhole Baba Organic Dairy Pvt Ltd (In U’khand)
- Bhole Baba Pvt Ltd dairy and Vaishnavi dairy share the same directors.
#Tirupati Laddu Row
Inside scoop on Route and Origin of Ghee
Finding 1
– ‘Trucks received from AR Dairy didn’t originate there’
Finding 2
– ‘Vehicles originated from Vaishnavi Dairy (in Tirupati)’@Swatij14 takes us through reactions. pic.twitter.com/Gk9T5bWYXj
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) October 5, 2024
Report By Previous TTD Board:
Meanwhile, Times Now also accessed the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) report. As per this report by the previous TTD board, AR Dairy’s capacity to produce cow ghee was only 16 tons a month and could produce only nearly 100 tons per 6 months. The dairy which can only produce 16 tons a month and 100 tons for six months was awarded a contract to supply 1000 tons in six months by TTD.
Notably, Karunakar Reddy was the TTD Chairman who is also the uncle of former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan. It took 10 days for the tanker to reach TTD from AR Dairy. The dairy was awarded a contract worth of Rs 31.9 crore to supply 10,00,000 litres of cow ghee while its capacity is only 100 tons for a period of six months.
Supreme Court On Laddu Controversy:
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered an investigation to be conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision comes in light of the need to address the sentiments of millions of devotees connected to the sacred offering.
The court has mandated that the SIT will include members from the CBI, central government, state police, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ensure a comprehensive and impartial investigation. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan emphasised, “We won’t allow the Supreme Court to be used for political drama,” dismissing all petitions while making it clear that the new SIT will replace the state-level investigation team previously established in Andhra Pradesh.
TDP And YRSCP Lock Horns Over The COntroversy:
Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Reddy cancelled his visit to the temple. He accused the ruling TDP government of trying to obstruct his visit. In a statement, Jagan Mohan Reddy said, “The demon rule is continuing in the state. The government is trying to obstruct my upcoming visit to the Tirumala temple. Police have issued notices to YSRCP leaders across the state regarding the temple visit. The notice states that the visit to the Tirumala temple is not permitted, and the program organized by YSRCP does not have the necessary approval. Consequently, leaders are not allowed to participate in that programme.”
However, hitting back at Reddy, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, “Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed the government obstructed his visit to Tirumala. He emphasised that those who believe in Lord Venkateswara are welcome to worship and visit Tirumala. TTD has its own traditions and principles that should be respected by everyone, regardless of their religion. No one has said that Reddy should not go to the temple. Due to recent controversies, Hindu sentiments have been hurt, and devotees are reportedly organising protests. If he visits Tirumala, these groups have indicated they will mobilize as well. Police are on duty to maintain peace and order. Why is he spreading false information on this issue? Every religion has traditions and principles that deserve respect.”
