A huge row has erupted after Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the ghee used in preparing the famous laddus, given as prasad, by the renowned Tirupati temple was mixed with animal fat.

Lab analysis revealed foreign fats, including animal fats, in the ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRC government's tenure. The NDDB

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant

According to one of the CALF's reports, a ghee sample of TTD contained 116.09 of the S value of Lard. The presence of palm oil and beef tallow measured 23.22 S value. However, YSRCP denied the TDP's accusations and said that the ghee samples that were sent to the NDDB's CALF laboratory were sent in June, after the TDP-led NDA came to power.

While YSRCP accused Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in “heinous allegations” and TDP circulated the lab report to back the claim.