Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu vows to 'cleanse' Tirupati Devasthanam

 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu vows to 'cleanse' Tirupati Devasthanam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the previous state government had commercialised Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). Naidu also asserted that prasadam should be of good quality, prices should not be increased and tickets for 'darshan' should not be sold in the black market. They have turned this religious place into a hub for marijuana, alcohol and non-vegetarian food. N Chandrababu Naidu also assured that the cleansing will start with the TTD.

Naidu, during his visit to the temple after taking oath of office on Wednesday, also criticised the previous YSRCP government for commercialising Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. "They have commercialised the TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam)." One should have a pure mood when at the summit. Prasadam should be clean and the prices should not be increased. Darshan tickets should not be sold in the black market," Naidu told reporters here on Thursday. They have turned this religious place into a hub for marijuana, liquor and non-vegetarian food," Naidu said, accusing the previous state government of categorically saying that the cleansing would start with the TTD. The Jagan Mohan Reddy government had allotted posts as per its own wishes and influenced the courts. We will allot you positions as per your wishes! They are giving you posts to influence your case!," Naidu said.

After visiting the temple, CM Naidu told reporters in Tirumala: "My family are devotees of Lord Tirumala Venkateswara. I visit Lord

before taking any important decision. I have never seen such success of the people of this state. People's rule has started in this state, there needs to be a purge.

"The Lord saved me when I was attacked by Naxalites. I prayed for the prosperity of the state. Economic disparities in the state should be eliminated. My aim is not only to generate wealth but also to distribute it to the poor." Naidu's son and cabinet minister Nara Lokesh also accompanied the chief minister. Naidu was given a traditional welcome by officials and priests and given theertham (holy water) and prasadam. After the visit, the chief minister will return to Amaravati at 4.41 pm and take up his secretariat post. He will then take up several files including mega DSC (recruitment of teachers), repeal of the Land Ownership Act and increase in social pension to Rs 4,000 per month. He will also address files relating to revival of Anna canteens and entitlement count. Naidu was sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Vijayawada on Wednesday