Corruption in Ticket Sales: TTD Board Halts Tourism Allocations
Deccan ChronicleTirupati: In a move to curb corruption, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced the suspension of Special Entry Darshan ticket allocations to various state tourism corporations. Daily quotas of 4,000 tickets, which were previously allocated to entities like the APTDC, Tamil Nadu’s TTDC, Karnataka’s KSTDC, and Telangana’s TSTDC, were part of the all-inclusive packages covering travel, accommodation, meals and darshan. “This decision ensures darshan facilities are reserved for genuine devotees and are not exploited for commercial gains,” Naidu said, adding, “We are committed to making darshan more transparent and accessible to pilgrims.” The decision has drawn mixed reactions from the devotees, especially those who relied on tourism corporations to navigate the complexities of securing darshan tickets. “Tickets for cancelled bus routes were sold at Rs 1,200 each, and fictitious accommodation and meal expenses were claimed.” Despite vigilance reports, action was delayed due to political interference.
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