With YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy set to visit Tirumala on August 27, the long-standing debate over his declaration of faith in Lord Venkateswara has once again taken center stage.
During his tenure as CM, Jagan never signed the mandatory declaration form that non-Hindu devotees must submit before being allowed darshan. The declaration affirms respect and belief in Lord Venkateswara and has been a sensitive issue in Jagan’s case, given his Christian faith.
In the past, controversies have forced him to cancel Tirumala trips. Notably, when the adulterated ghee scandal linked to the preparation of Tirumala laddus broke out last year, Jagan had planned a visit but withdrew at the last moment after the TDP and BJP demanded he sign the declaration.
Now, all eyes are on his upcoming visit. Will Jagan sign the declaration this time, or will he avoid it and reignite political controversy?
Sources suggest that the TTD authorities are taking a firm stand and will not permit darshan without the declaration, as per temple rules. Devotees, too, insist that if Jagan truly respects the deity, he should have no hesitation in signing. Reportedly, the government has instructed the TTD to strictly enforce the rule with no exceptions.
Beyond the religious aspect, Jagan’s visit also carries political significance. While the official reason is darshan, he is expected to rake up contentious issues in Tirupati that the YSRCP has been critical about. These include the sale of Hathiram Bawa Trust lands, allocation of TTD land to Oberoi Hotels, and alleged irregularities in Srivani Trust darshans.
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