Amid the ongoing Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration controversy, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to hold a special debate in the Assembly to discuss the issue.

However, in an unexpected move, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has chosen not to participate in the debate and instead opted for a two-day tour of Pulivendula.

Background of the Controversy

The Supreme Court of India allowed both the SIT investigation and the state-appointed one-member committee to continue their probes.
A petition filed by Subramanian Swamy against the formation of the committee was dismissed.
The Andhra Pradesh government scheduled an Assembly debate to assert its stand on the issue.

Jagan’s Tour Plan

According to the YSR Congress Party:

Jagan will reach Pulivendula at 4 PM and address a public meeting at the Bhakarapuram camp office.
He will stay overnight at his residence.
The next morning, he will visit Nandipalli in Vempalli mandal to participate in special poojas during the consecration of the new Nandeeswara temple.
Later, he will conduct a Praja Darbar in Pulivendula and interact with the public.

Political Significance

While the government prepares to highlight the issue in the Assembly, Jagan’s decision to focus on constituency-level engagements is being viewed as a strategic move. His absence from the debate has sparked political discussions across the state.

Key Entities

Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy – YSRCP Chief, former Chief Minister
YSR Congress Party – Opposition party in Andhra Pradesh
Supreme Court of India – Allowed parallel investigations
Subramanian Swamy – Filed petition against one-member committee
Special Investigation Team (SIT) – Filed chargesheet in laddu ghee case
Andhra Pradesh Government – Scheduled Assembly debate on ghee controversy

Final Take

The Tirumala laddu controversy continues to dominate Andhra Pradesh politics. With parallel investigations underway and heated debates expected in the Assembly, Jagan’s choice to prioritize grassroots outreach over legislative confrontation adds a new dimension to the evolving political narrative.