Tirupati: Former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy criticized the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for continuing to mislead the people of Andhra Pradesh with falsehoods as the government completes two years in office this month.
Press Conference Allegations
Addressing a press conference in Tirupati on Sunday, Bhumana recalled that the TDP and Jana Sena Party had leveled several allegations of mismanagement in the TTD during the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime. "Though it has been two years since the TDP-led government came to power in the state, they are yet to prove even a single allegation, which makes it crystal clear that all their allegations were false and baseless," Bhumana asserted.
Sanctity of Tirumala Temple
The former TTD chief accused the TDP government of undermining the sanctity of the Tirumala temple by dragging it into unwarranted controversies aimed at targeting the YSRCP. "The TDP government has not even spared the Tirumala temple for its political gains. However, all its lies have fallen flat, as not a single allegation they made against the YSRCP has been proved," Bhumana reiterated.
Irregularities in VIP Tickets
Bhumana alleged that widespread irregularities and black-marketing have been reported in the issuance of VIP Break Darshan and Srivani Darshan tickets ever since the TDP-led management assumed office at Tirumala. He asserted that enquiries will be ordered into these irregularities once the YSRCP returns to power.
- VIP Break Darshan tickets: Reports of unauthorized sale and black-marketing.
- Srivani Darshan tickets: Alleged irregularities in distribution.
- Bhumana promised a thorough investigation after YSRCP returns to power.
Political Context
The TDP-led government, which came to power in Andhra Pradesh two years ago, has been accused by opposition parties of failing to deliver on promises. Bhumana's remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the YSRCP and TDP over the administration of the TTD, which manages the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
