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Snapshot of the day

September 30, 2024

Siddharth Varadarajan

The Supreme Court today criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for making public allegations about the use of adulterated ghee in the preparation of laddoos offered as prasadam at the Tirupati temple. Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan questioned the propriety of Naidu’s statements, made while the matter was under investigation, and expressed concerns that they could affect the sentiments of millions of people. “We expect the Gods to be kept away from