SC setback aside, TDP chief hopes to remain one step ahead of allies BJP and JanaSena Party in the Hindutva sweepstakes, puts rival YSRCP on the defensive.

What was the proof to show that contaminated ghee was used in preparation of laddoos,” SC asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for making public allegations over the use of adulterated ghee for the preparation of laddus offered as prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan expressed concern over the lack of conclusive proof to support the claim.

VIJAYAWADA: Taking exception to the ‘baseless’ allegations being levelled against the previous YSRC government over the alleged use of adulterated ghee in preparation of Srivari Laddu Prasadam, by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu,

Naidu claimed earlier this month that animal fat was used in preparing Tirupati laddus during the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government in the state, triggering a massive political row

A massive political row was triggered earlier this month when Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu made an explosive claim that animal fat was used in preparing Tirupati laddus during the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government in the state.

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Andhra Pradesh government over the Tirupati Prasadam row, saying what was the need to go to the press when it wasn't clear that adulterated ghee was used for the preparation of the laddus.