Date: March 21, 2025

CM Revanth Reddy Slams Tirumala Darshan Restrictions

Growing Concerns Over Tirumala Darshan Restrictions

For weeks, Telangana politicians have voiced concerns over the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Darshan restricting recommendation letters from Telangana MLAs and MPs.

🔹 Konda Surekha and BJP leader Raghunandan Rao openly criticized TTD’s alleged lack of respect for Telangana representatives.
🔹 Many complained that letters issued by Telangana public officials were being ignored, creating a rift between the two states.

TTD’s Response: Designated Days for Telangana Representatives

To address the issue, TTD announced a reform. It stated that certain days of the week would be allocated for recommendation letters from Telangana leaders.

Despite this assurance, tensions remained high. Now, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has joined the debate, expressing his strong discontent.

Revanth Reddy’s Fiery Response

CM Revanth Reddy did not hold back when addressing the media.

🗣️ “Tirumala Darshanam ki vaallanu (AP) adukkovadam enduku?” (Why should we beg them for Tirumala Darshan?)

His calm demeanor masked his internal frustration. He appeared deeply troubled by the complaints from Telangana leaders regarding Tirumala.

Telangana’s Own Spiritual Strength: YTD & Iconic Temples

Revanth Reddy took a bold stance, emphasizing Telangana’s rich spiritual heritage.

🛕 “If they have TTD, we have YTD” (Yet to be officially detailed, YTD represents Telangana’s strengthening religious board).
🛕 “Why go pleading when we have our own iconic temples?”

He proudly listed Telangana’s spiritual powerhouses:
Bhadrachalam Rama Temple
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Numerous Maha Shiva Temples

A Long-Standing Issue Between Telangana & AP

The Tirumala Darshan dispute is not new. Complaints date back to the YCP tenure, when Telangana representatives felt sidelined at Tirumala shrine.

📌 The NDA government recently promised to resolve the issue by ensuring fair treatment for all.
📌 However, this assurance didn’t stop Revanth Reddy from launching a vocal attack on AP’s control over TTD.

Final Thoughts on Tirumala Darshan

Revanth Reddy’s remarks have added fuel to the ongoing debate over Tirumala’s administration. His statements have also revived discussions on Telangana’s independent spiritual identity.

As tensions rise, all eyes are now on the NDA government and TTD to see how they handle these concerns.