The row over animal fat (allegedly) in ghee used to make the Tirupati laddoos has been ramped up after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan targeted state rivals YSR Congress and the DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Udhayanidhi, whose remark last year calling for "eradication" of 'Sanatana Dharma', triggered a political row, responded with "Ok, let's wait and see" when reporters sought his reaction to Kalyan's warning.

Pawan Kalyan, in response to allegations of adulterated ghee in religious offerings, criticized the YSR Congress for mismanagement and defended 'sanatan dharma.' The DMK party countered, accusing Kalyan and allies of using religion for political gain.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan claims the Tirupati laddu adulteration issue is just the beginning, pointing to further wrongdoings by the previ

Amid the Tirupati Prasadam controversy, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has called for the enactment of a strong national act to protect Sanatana Dharma and prevent actions that harm its beliefs.

Kalyan also said that other decisions taken during YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure have to be investigated.

Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan delivered a fiery speech at his Varahi Declaration ceremony. He targeted anti-sanatan secularists and called himself an “Unapologetic Sanatani Hindu”.