Why Jagan Mohan Reddy's Visit to Tirupati Has Sparked a Controversy in Andhra Pradesh
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Jagan Mohan Reddy's Visit to Tirupati Has Sparked a Controversy in Andhra Pradesh

News 18  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday visited the temple town of Tirupati to attend the nine-day Brahmotsavam festival beginning today. But his two-day visit has sparked a political slugfest as the opposition Telugu Desam Party is staging protests over a “non-Hindu” chief minister being allowed to enter the temple without having to sign a declaration form requiring non-Hindu visitors to mention their religious identity. Both the TDP and the BJP got fresh ammunition when TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy announced that the temple body had decided to repeal the ‘faith declaration form’ days ahead of Reddy’s visit. Similarly, there was stiff opposition when YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Jagan’s father, and late Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh attended the Brahmotsavam festival and gifted silk robes to the presiding deity.

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Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024

India Today  

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Andhra Pradesh: Jagan's Tirumala Visit Sparks Political Tension Amid 'Go Back Christian' Protests By Hindu Orgs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Jagan's Tirumala Visit Sparks Political Tension Amid 'Go Back Christian' Protests By Hindu Orgs

ABP News  

YSR Congress Party chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s upcoming visit to the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills is stirring political tension in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati Police Imposes Restrictions To manage the situation and avoid potential clashes, the Tirupati police have issued prohibitory orders, restricting public gatherings, rallies, and meetings ahead of Jagan’s visit. Right-Wing …

Jagan postpones T'mala visit amid demands for faith declaration, CM Naidu says no one stopped him
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagan postpones T'mala visit amid demands for faith declaration, CM Naidu says no one stopped him

New Indian Express  

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Telangana Congress leader Jagga Reddy accuses BJP of conspiracy in Tirumala laddu controversy
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Letter plea seeks SC’s intervention in Tirupati laddu controversy
3 months ago

Letter plea seeks SC’s intervention in Tirupati laddu controversy

The Hindu  

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CM Naidu visits Tirumala a day after swearing-in, pledges reforms
6 months, 1 week ago

CM Naidu visits Tirumala a day after swearing-in, pledges reforms

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his family offered prayers and performed puja at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple atop Tirumala Hills on Thursday. They were given a traditional reception – Istikaphal Swagatham - with Vedic chants at the main entrance by TTD joint executive officers V. Veerabrahmam and M. Goutami, chief vigilance and security Officer Narasimha Kishore, temple …

Jagan attends wedding reception in Tirupati
1 year ago

Jagan attends wedding reception in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

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Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1
1 year ago

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1

Deccan Chronicle  

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Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple
1 year, 1 month ago

Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

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Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development
1 year, 2 months ago

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board to allocate one per cent of its annual revenue for the development of Tirupati city has ignited a political controversy. In line with TTD’s commitment to the temple city's development, the trust board chose to allocate one percent of its revenue every year to MCT. “TTD manages prominent Hindu shrines …

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Tirupati Gangamma Jatara ends on a grand note
1 year, 7 months ago

Tirupati Gangamma Jatara ends on a grand note

Deccan Chronicle  

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Maharashtra govt. clears proposal of land for Tirupati temple
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra govt. clears proposal of land for Tirupati temple

The Hindu  

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As CM Jagan Gets Blamed for Temple Vandalism, Here are Some of the 100 Attacks That Shook Andhra
3 years, 11 months ago

As CM Jagan Gets Blamed for Temple Vandalism, Here are Some of the 100 Attacks That Shook Andhra

News 18  

Serial attacks on religious places in Andhra Pradesh has been creating a major controversy in the state. While songs of other religions were published in Gita Amrutalahari in page numbers 182, 183 and 184 in Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam, Chittoor District, 3 TTD employees were suspended. September 24, 2019: The main deities symbols near Alipiri toll plaza were painted with Rose …

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