Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday lashed out at YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy and accused him of “spreading false data”. This comes after Reddy claimed that the TDP authorities obstructed his go to to Tirumala.
“Police are on obligation to take care of peace and order. Why is he spreading false data on this subject? Each faith has traditions and rules that deserve respect,” Naidu mentioned.
The Andhra Pradesh CM accused Reddy of deceptive the general public and laid emphasis on respecting spiritual traditions. He urged Reddy to respect Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD), saying, “Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy claimed the federal government obstructed his go to to Tirumala. He emphasised that those that consider in Lord Venkateswara are welcome to worship and go to Tirumala.”
His assertion got here after Naidu’s TDP and its ally Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) demanded that Reddy signal a declaration meant for non-Hindus earlier than visiting the temple.
In line with the foundations of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which handle the favored temple, foreigners and non-Hindus ought to declare their reverence for the presiding deity on the hill shrine, Lord Venkateswara, earlier than their go to. Nonetheless, religion declaration signboards have lately sprung up in Tirumala.
“TTD has its personal traditions and rules that ought to be revered by everybody, no matter their faith. Nobody has mentioned that Reddy mustn’t go to the temple. Because of latest controversies, Hindu sentiments have been damage, and devotees are reportedly organizing protests. If he visits Tirumala, these teams have indicated they’ll mobilize as nicely,” added Naidu.
CM Naidu continued to criticize Reddy’s ‘intentions’ of visiting Tirumala temple and mentioned that he has visited Tirumala by breaking its guidelines and rules up to now, and it appears you propose to proceed doing so.
“Prior to now, you (Jagan Mohan Reddy) have visited Tirumala by breaking its guidelines and rules, and it appears you propose to proceed doing so, which is unfair. Whilst you say you’ll learn the Bible at residence and respect different religions, it is important to respect spiritual traditions and observe TTD guidelines and rules. As a Hindu, I carry out pooja, and once I go to a church or mosque, I respect their traditions as nicely. We should preserve communal concord,” CM Naidu mentioned.
The TDP chief additional criticized Reddy for denying ‘adulteration’ and mentioned that NDDB studies have uncovered the ‘reality’.
“Blatant lies are being unfold. He claims that adulteration didn’t happen, however AR despatched eight tankers, of which four have been consumed and four have been rejected by the TTD Govt Officer, regardless of a number of warnings. Samples have been despatched to the NDDB lab, and the studies uncovered the reality. The samples have been collected from four vans and despatched to the labs, and we’ve seen the outcomes,” Naidu mentioned.
Naidu additionally questioned Reddy for not declaring his ‘religion’ and ‘avoiding’ go to to Tirumala Temple.
“He (Jagan Mohan Reddy) just isn’t interested by submitting a declaration; that is why he avoids visiting Tirumala to worship Lord Balaji. I’ve acknowledged that we’ll deliver an act requiring temples to be headed by leaders of the identical faith, simply as church buildings and mosques are led by their respective heads. We have now not obstructed any Dalit from coming into temples, and we’ve by no means made such statements. I really feel very unhappy that they used four tankers of adulterated ghee in prasadam manufacturing. There have been no adulteration checks in TTD up to now. We initiated world-class testing gear labs and can talk about with specialists throughout the nation. TTD Sanctity is our precedence. I can’t spare anybody who hurts the emotions and traditions of temples,” he mentioned.
(With ANI Inputs)
