TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has defended its decision to provide sturdy sticks to every devotee trekking to Tirumala through Alipiri and Srivari Mettu pedestrian routes. TTD trust board chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy on Thursday said the decision to distribute sticks has been taken in consultation with the Forest Department officials. Responding to criticism on social media regarding provision of sticks, …