‘Keep God out of politics’: Supreme Court’s tough questions to TDP govt on Tirupati Laddu row

The Supreme Court also sought proof that contaminated ghee was used for making prasadam.

 

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 in the preparation of Tirumala laddus.

“At least we expect Gods to be kept away from politics,” the court said in a strong observation.

The court told the Andhra government’s lawyer that the lab reports indicate that the ghee which was subjected to the test was the rejected sample.

Justice BR Gavai asked senior advocate Siddharth Luthra if the ghee which was not found in conformity with the standards was used for making laddus.

Luthra said it was under investigation.

“Then what was the need to go to press immediately? You need to respect religious sentiments,” Justice Gavai said.

The Supreme Court also sought proof that contaminated ghee was used for making the prasadam.

The court has decided to consider shifting the probe from the state to an independent agency.