*Remove B.R. Naidu to protect TTD sanctity: Kakani*

Nellore, March 3: Former Minister and Nellore District YSRCP President Kakani Govardhan Reddy demanded the immediate removal of TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, stating that the coalition government under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has mortgaged the sanctity of Tirumala and damaged the prestige of the sacred institution. Addressing the media at the YSRCP district office in Nellore, Kakani said Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, has witnessed repeated sacrileges under the coalition regime, including incidents of liquor consumption, reels, photo shoots and other prohibited activities, while the temple administration has failed to exercise control.
He said the TTD Chairman must possess impeccable character and unwavering devotion, but obscene videos circulating around B.R. Naidu have deeply hurt devotees’ sentiments. Even after AI-based verification reportedly confirmed the videos as original, the government has not acted. Kakani said that before the 2024 elections, the woman involved had written letters to Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Lokesh alleging harassment and warning about Naidu’s conduct, yet he was appointed Chairman. He questioned how a person facing such allegations was entrusted with the sacred responsibility.

Drawing a contrast, Kakani recalled that during the YSRCP government, actor Prithvi was immediately removed as SVBC Chairman when an audio clip surfaced, solely to protect the dignity of the temple. He accused Chandrababu of double standards—shielding Naidu now while preaching morality.
Kakani further alleged irregularities in ghee procurement, stating that while ghee cost around ₹330 per kg during 2014–19, it is now being purchased at ₹658 per kg through Indapur, linked to Heritage, serving political and financial interests. He said SIT findings already exposed false allegations regarding laddu prasadam and demanded that Chandrababu respect devotees’ sentiments by removing B.R. Naidu without delay.