Tirupati Laddu: Union Health Minister JP Nadda has sought a "detailed report" from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the allegations made by the latter about animal fat and substandard ingredients being used in the making of Tirupati laddu, served as 'prasad' at the famous Sri Venkateswara temple.  

"I spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu after getting information about this and took details from him. I have asked him to share the available report so that I can examine it," JP Nadda said while addressing a press conference on Friday.

"I will also speak to the state regulators and investigate this. Suitable action will be taken as per the food safety standards. As of now I have asked for the report and we will examine it," he added.

This came after Naidu claimed that animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy government.

The incident sparked a massive row with the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) accusing the chief minister of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) circulating a lab report to back the claim.

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Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday said he was "deeply disturbed" by the findings of animal fat in Tirupati temple 'prasadam' (consecrated food), and suggested setting up a 'Sanatana' national board to look into the issues pertaining to temples.

"We are all deeply disturbed with the findings of animal fat (fish oil, pork fat and beef fat) mixed in Tirupati Balaji Prasad. Many questions to be answered by the TTD board constituted by YCP Govt (YSRCP government) then," he said.