Amul Denies Supplying Ghee to Tirumala Temple Amid Controversy
Amul Denies Supplying ghee to tirumala temple Amid Controversy
In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of animal fat in the preparation of tirupati laddoos, Amul has issued a clarification denying that it has ever supplied ghee to the tirumala tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). The dairy giant stated, “We wish to inform that we have never supplied Amul ghee to TTD,” emphasizing that their ghee is produced from high-quality pure milk fat at ISO-certified facilities.
Amul's statement comes after social media posts claimed that the temple had switched its ghee supplier from Nandini to Amul in recent years. The company assured consumers that its ghee undergoes rigorous quality checks, including those for adulteration as mandated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI).
Background of the Controversy
The issue escalated when andhra pradesh chief minister N. chandrababu naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the laddoos during the previous government led by YS jagan Mohan Reddy. Naidu claimed that the ingredients used were substandard, prompting tdp spokesperson Anam Venkata reddy -Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">ramana reddy to present purported lab results indicating the presence of beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in the ghee samples from TTD.
This controversy has led to legal actions, with senior YSRCP leader Y.V. Subba reddy filing a petition in the andhra pradesh High Court. Another petition in the supreme court claims that the alleged use of animal fat violates Hindu religious customs, deeply hurting the sentiments of devotees.
Former chief minister jagan mohan reddy has strongly refuted these allegations, asserting that no violations occurred during his administration and expressing his intention to address the issue with prime minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of india D.Y. Chandrachud.
In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of animal fat in the preparation of tirupati laddoos, Amul has issued a clarification denying that it has ever supplied ghee to the tirumala tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). The dairy giant stated, “We wish to inform that we have never supplied Amul ghee to TTD,” emphasizing that their ghee is produced from high-quality pure milk fat at ISO-certified facilities.
Amul's statement comes after social media posts claimed that the temple had switched its ghee supplier from Nandini to Amul in recent years. The company assured consumers that its ghee undergoes rigorous quality checks, including those for adulteration as mandated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI).
Background of the Controversy
The issue escalated when andhra pradesh chief minister N. chandrababu naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the laddoos during the previous government led by YS jagan Mohan Reddy. Naidu claimed that the ingredients used were substandard, prompting tdp spokesperson Anam Venkata reddy -Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">ramana reddy to present purported lab results indicating the presence of beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in the ghee samples from TTD.
This controversy has led to legal actions, with senior YSRCP leader Y.V. Subba reddy filing a petition in the andhra pradesh High Court. Another petition in the supreme court claims that the alleged use of animal fat violates Hindu religious customs, deeply hurting the sentiments of devotees.
Former chief minister jagan mohan reddy has strongly refuted these allegations, asserting that no violations occurred during his administration and expressing his intention to address the issue with prime minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of india D.Y. Chandrachud.