Overview

• YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy alleged over 100 cow deaths at the TTD cowshed due to administrative negligence, sparking a political dispute.
• TTD chairman B R Naidu refuted the claims, calling them baseless and a conspiracy to tarnish the temple trust’s reputation.
• On April 17, police placed Reddy under house arrest in Tirupati to prevent him from leading a large delegation to inspect the TTD cowshed.
• Reddy staged a dramatic protest by lying on the road after being denied entry, accusing the ruling coalition of suppressing evidence.
• The controversy highlights broader political tensions in Andhra Pradesh, where religious institutions are often leveraged for political narratives.