VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Sunday launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of disrespecting Lord Venkateswara and hurting Hindu sentiments. Addressing a press conference at the TDP office, Ravindra alleged that Jagan had adopted a shameful stance on Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) matters. Ravindra also criticised the display of Lord Venkateswara’s photographs inside the Legislature, noting that rules prohibit religious displays in the Assembly and Council. The Minister further alleged diversion and misuse of TTD funds under the previous regime. Stating that investigations revealed irregularities, Ravindra said people had already delivered their verdict in the elections and warned that attempts to escape accountability would not succeed, stressing that temple sanctity must be preserved.

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 09:46 UTC