**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 alleged that over ₹100 crore was stolen from the Tirupati temple’s donation box during the tenure of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime.
Bhanu Prakash Reddy, a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the Tirupati temple, accused temple staffer Ravikumar of stealing cash. Reddy supported his claims by releasing CCTV footage allegedly showing the theft.
### Allegations of Misuse and Diversion
According to Bhanu Prakash Reddy, the stolen money was used for real estate investments and was diverted to Jagan Reddy’s residence, the Tadepalli Palace. He described this as the “biggest such loot” in the history of TTD during the YSRCP regime spanning from 2019 to 2024.
The CCTV footage related to the alleged theft was also shared by Nara Lokesh, a leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
### Legal Action and Investigation
Reddy claimed that devotees were effectively looted under the YSRCP regime when they offered donations to the temple. He highlighted that the High Court has transferred the case to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and ordered a probe with a sealed cover report to be submitted within one month.
Additionally, the court has directed that the board’s decisions, along with related documents, be seized as part of the investigation.
### Alleged Attempts to Settle the Case
The BJP leader further alleged that several YSRCP leaders and top officials attempted to settle the case through Lok Adalat, but the issue could not be concealed. Reddy also accused a key police officer of colluding with others to loot the temple’s wealth, with officials and leaders allegedly sharing the stolen funds.
At the time, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy was the TTD chairman. Bhanu Prakash Reddy has demanded a response from him regarding these serious allegations.
### Claims of Evidence Tampering
Reddy claimed that after the scam, crucial evidence was destroyed. He alleged that a portion of the looted money had been diverted to the Tadepalli Palace, and hinted that an officer might soon come forward in remorse to reveal the full details of what is being called a ₹100-crore scandal.
### Political Impact
These allegations have stirred a significant political controversy in Andhra Pradesh, triggering demands for a thorough investigation into the matter.
As the probe unfolds, the public awaits further updates on this developing story concerning the alleged theft and mismanagement of temple funds during the YSRCP administration.
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