Changed ghee brand behind 'animal fat in Tirupati laddoo' controversy?
Hyderabad: Massive controversy has erupted surrounding a recent lab report confirming Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's claims regarding the quality of ghee used for Tirupati laddoos during the YSR Congress Party's regime. The report revealed the presence of fish oil, beef tallow, and lard (obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of a pig) in the ghee samples. This revelation has also brought the focus regarding the halt in the supply of the renowned Nandini ghee last year.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, responsible for managing the temple, typically sources 5 lakh kg of ghee annually through tenders issued every six months. However, the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government ceased sourcing Nandini ghee last year from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) after nearly 15 years, citing pricing disputes. KMF chairman Bheema Naik previously stated that the laddoos will not be the same anymore, emphasising the quality assurance that Nandini ghee provides.
Daily production of approximately 3.5 lakh laddoos at Tirupati requires substantial quantities of high-quality ingredients, including 400-500 kg of ghee, 750 kg of cashew nuts, and 200 kg of cardamom, with each laddoo costing around Rs 40 to produce.
Meanwhile, in response to the lab findings regarding the ghee's composition, a four member committee has been established by the TTD to keep a check on the ghee procured by the shrine. The committee will additionally advise on terms and conditions to be included for procuring quality ghee.
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
