Chandrababu Naidu vs Jagan Reddy Over Cancelled Tirupati Temple Visit

Chandrababu Naidu said no notices had been served to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asking him to cancel his temple visit.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has hit back at YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy for claiming his government obstructed his visit to Tirumala. "He is spreading lies," said Mr Naidu, adding no notices had been served to his predecessor about his temple visit. "Did anyone stop you from going? Show the notice if you have to the media. Why are you spreading lies," he lashed out.

Mr Reddy had said that he was issued a notice that no permission had been given for the temple visit. His statement came after Mr Naidu's TDP and its ally BJP demanded that Mr Reddy sign a declaration meant for non-Hindus before visiting the temple.

Addressing a pressing conference, the Chief Minister scaled up his attack on Mr Reddy, deepening the row that was triggered by his claim that animal fat was used to make laddoos which are offered as 'prasad' at the shrine.