BJP leader alleges ₹100 crore loot from Tirupati Temple during Jagan Reddy regime
Tirupati: BJP leader and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) member Bhanu Prakash Reddy has alleged that over ₹100 crore was stolen from the parakamani (donation box) of the Tirupati temple during the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress regime between 2019 and 2024.
Reddy released CCTV footage purportedly showing temple staffer Ravikumar siphoning off cash. He claimed the looted funds were diverted into real estate investments and a portion was allegedly funneled to Jagan Reddy’s residence, Tadepalli Palace.
The BJP leader described it as the “biggest loot” in the temple’s history and accused several YSRCP leaders and senior officials of being complicit. He alleged that even a key police officer played a role in enabling the scam.
Reddy further revealed that the Andhra Pradesh High Court had ordered the transfer of the case to the CID, directing a sealed-cover investigation report within a month. He said crucial documents and board decisions have been seized for scrutiny.
The footage was also shared by TDP leader Nara Lokesh on social media, drawing sharp political attention.
Reddy alleged that the case was earlier compromised through Lok Adalat proceedings, and claimed that evidence had been destroyed to shield powerful figures. He also sought a response from former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who held the position during the alleged scam.
He hinted that an officer involved may soon come forward with a confession, potentially exposing further details of what he called a “₹100-crore temple scam.”
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
