₹100cr stolen from Tirupati temple during Jagan Reddy’s rule: BJP

**100 Crore Stolen from Tirupati Temple During Jagan Reddy’s Rule: BJP Alleges**

*By Snehil Singh | Sep 21, 2025, 03:37 PM*

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has made serious allegations claiming that over ₹100 crore was stolen from the donation box of the Tirupati temple during the tenure of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime.

**Allegations of Theft and Diversion of Funds**

Bhanu Prakash Reddy, a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) — the body responsible for managing the Tirupati temple — accused a temple staffer named Ravikumar of stealing the cash donations. To support his allegations, Reddy released CCTV footage purportedly showing the theft.

Furthermore, he alleged that the stolen money was not only misappropriated but also diverted into real estate investments and transferred to Jagan Reddy’s residence, known as the Tadepalli Palace. Describing the incident as the “biggest such loot” in TTD’s history, Reddy claimed that this fraudulent activity took place during the YSRCP government’s rule from 2019 to 2024.

The footage linked to the alleged theft was also shared by Nara Lokesh, leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), via his social media handle on X (formerly Twitter).

**Legal Proceedings and Investigation**

According to Reddy, the donations given by devotees were effectively looted under the YSRCP regime. He highlighted that the High Court has taken cognizance of the matter by transferring the case to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and ordered an inquiry with a sealed cover report to be submitted within a month.

Additionally, the court directed authorities to seize decisions taken by the TTD board and all related documents, reflecting the seriousness of ongoing investigations.

**Alleged Attempts to Settle the Case**

Reddy also alleged that several YSRCP leaders and senior officials attempted to settle the matter through Lok Adalat proceedings to suppress the issue. However, these attempts reportedly failed to cover up the scandal.

He further accused a key police officer of complicity, claiming that the officer worked with the intent to loot the temple’s wealth. According to Reddy, both officials and political leaders shared the misappropriated funds.

During this period, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy was the TTD chairman. The BJP leader has called upon him to respond to these serious allegations.

**Destruction of Evidence and Possibility of Exposure**

The BJP leader asserted that critical evidence regarding the scam was destroyed after the theft, thereby attempting to cover up the crime. He expressed hope that an officer involved might soon come forward with remorse and reveal complete details of the ₹100 crore scam.

**Political Fallout**

These allegations have ignited a political storm in Andhra Pradesh, with opposition parties and public voices demanding a comprehensive investigation into the matter to ensure justice and transparency.

As the situation unfolds, further updates are awaited on the progress of the investigation and any official responses from the YSR Congress Party or the TTD administration.
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