With the entire Hindu community outraged by reports of beef and pig fat being present in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, VCK head and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan trivialized the issue the issue by saying that animal fat present in sweets is common, rubbing more salt on the wound.
A laboratory report revealed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to prepare laddus, which were distributed as prasad at the renowned Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The report’s findings indicate that the ghee used to prepare the iconic Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP regime contained traces of animal fat, including beef tallow and fish oil, leading to widespread outrage and claims of disrespect toward religious sentiments.
Speaking to reporter after hoisting a 62 feet flag of his party near Madurai, Thirumavalavan said “In most of the sweets or food products, using animal fat is normal and is a common practice across the world. I don’t know why it is being politicized. If it (Tirupati Laddu) should not contain animal/beef fat then accordingly guidelines should be framed and prevent such occurrences in the future.”
Thirumavalavan is known for his anti-Hindu politics and spreading canards about Hinduism. He had once called temple gopurams as structures with ugly figurines. In 2017, Thirumavalavan called for destroying all Hindu temples and build Buddhist viharas in those places.
In a book release event held in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said, “Building a temple is a business. I am not joking. Building temples, unlike any other business, is the most profitable and provides the highest income. Which other business is more profitable than the income generated by the Tirupati temple? What are the temple’s income and expenditure? People donate money to the Tirupathi temple. People pour money into the Ayyappan temple.”
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