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The international stage witnessed a significant meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). This meeting, while capturing global attention, also highlighted India's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's unwavering support for the early resolution of the conflict and the restoration of peace and stability in the region. This statement further emphasizes India's proactive role in promoting diplomacy and peaceful resolution of international conflicts.
However, amidst these diplomatic developments, a separate incident involving the famed Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, grabbed headlines. A devotee, Donthu Padmavati, has alleged that she discovered tobacco wrapped in paper inside a laddu, a sweet offering, which was given to her as prasadam (religious offering) at the temple. This incident comes on the heels of earlier allegations of animal fat being found in the laddus, which sparked a major political controversy in the state. Padmavati claims to have found the tobacco after visiting the temple on September 19th.
This recent allegation regarding the presence of tobacco in the prasadam adds to the growing concern about the quality control and hygiene standards within the revered temple. The temple authorities have been under scrutiny following the previous allegations of animal fat in the laddus. These incidents have not only raised questions about the temple's management but also highlighted the importance of ensuring the sanctity and integrity of religious practices. It remains to be seen how the temple administration will address these allegations and what steps will be taken to regain public trust.
Source: PM meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy in US, devotee claims tobacco in Tirupati laddu