TTD Takes Action Against Priests for Meeting Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
TTD miffed at two contract priests of Vontimitta temple meeting Jagan in Pulivendula
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Two contract priests from the Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Vontimitta, Kadapa district, India, faced scrutiny from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) after meeting Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, president of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), during his visit to Pulivendula. The TTD has strict rules against staff participating in private engagements.
- 01Two priests met Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leading to TTD's intervention.
- 02The meeting occurred during Jagan's visit to Pulivendula constituency.
- 03TTD management prohibits staff from engaging in private meetings.
- 04The incident was highlighted by a post from YSRCP's social media.
- 05TTD has demanded explanations from the involved priests.
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Two contract priests at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy temple in Vontimitta, located in Kadapa district, India, have come under fire from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management after they were seen meeting Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the president of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), during his visit to Pulivendula on April 23, 2026. The TTD management learned about this meeting through a social media post by the YSRCP. According to TTD's conduct rules, staff and priests are prohibited from participating in private engagements, prompting the management to demand an explanation from the priests involved. The incident raises questions about adherence to TTD's regulations and the implications of such meetings for temple officials.
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This incident could affect the reputation of the priests involved and the TTD's authority over its staff.
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