Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy engaged in a war of words amid reports of adulterated ghee being allegedly used for making Tirupati prasadam.

In a scathing attack, former CM and YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of lying about the Tirupati Laddu Prasadam controversy. Reddy alleged that Naidu's government obstructed his temple visit and spread false claims about the prasadam's ingredients to divert political focus.

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills has prompted district police to issue notices under Section 30 of the Police Act. The notices caution party leaders and cadre against defying prohibitory orders amid social media calls for gatherings.

VIJAYAWADA: Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called off a planned visit to Tirupati temple Friday amid heightened tension and protests by several religious organisations which joined governing TDP in demanding that he sign a declaration form for non-Hindus.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was set to depart from Gannavaram Airport to Renigunta Airport near Tirupati on September 28 evening.

VIJAYAWADA: Accusing the State government of trying to prevent him from visiting the Srivari temple at Tirumala, former chief minister and YSRC president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday asserted that his religion was humanity and the same could be taken as his declaration of faith.

Andhra Pradesh government has issued a notice to several leaders of the YSRCP to not defy prohibitory orders ahead of Jagan Reddy's Tirupati temple visit.

The Andhra Pradesh CM accused Reddy of misleading the public and laid emphasis on respecting religious traditions.

Several key events are slated for today, September 28. Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit Tirumala temple amid the Tirupati laddus controversy. Moreover, PM Modi is set to address a Vijay Sankalp Maharally in J-K.