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The adulteration of ghee (clarified butter) — used in the making of Tirupati’s famed laddu prasadam — with ‘foreign fat’, has made the apple of discord in the Andhra politics
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, accused the previous leader, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, of adulterating ghee
The timing of the allegations, close to state elections, raises suspicions about their political motivation and irresponsibility from a constitutional authority
The quality test results, which were ready in July, were only announced in September, leading to questions about transparency and accountability.
The state government did not send samples to the recognized National Food Laboratory for final verification, which could have clarified the situation.
Role of Constitutional Authorities
Constitutional authorities, like state leaders, have a duty to uphold public trust and ensure responsible governance, especially regarding serious allegations.
They must prioritize factual investigations over political agendas, as premature accusations can lead to misinformation and unrest.
Need for Proper Investigation
Thorough investigations are essential before jumping to conclusions; this helps establish the validity of claims, especially in sensitive cases like food safety.
In this instance, reliance on preliminary tests without final verification by a recognized authority raises questions about the accuracy and motives behind the allegations.
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