Mr. Suresh Khanderao Chavhanke has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court of India, raising concerns over the prasadam being served at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple. The petition, filed through advocates Satyam Singh Rajput, Rajeev Ranjan, and Advocate-on-Record Nikhil Beniwal, seeks an investigation into allegations that non-vegetarian ingredients were used in the preparation of the sacred prasadam.
Mr. Chavhanke's petition calls for the constitution of a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court Judge or a former Chief Justice of a High Court to thoroughly investigate these allegations. The petition further requests the involvement of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or another independent central agency to probe potential criminal conspiracy or corruption linked to the incident.
In a broader plea for the transparency and sanctity of temple management, the petition also seeks the appointment of a retired Supreme Court Judge or High Court Chief Justice to oversee the administration of temples and shrines across the country, ensuring they remain faithful to religious customs and practices.
The petition argues that the alleged use of non-vegetarian ingredients in the prasadam directly violates Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantee the freedom of religion and the rights of religious denominations to manage their religious affairs.
"This is a matter of immense importance to millions of devotees," the petition notes, stressing the need for immediate judicial intervention to protect the sanctity of religious practices and restore faith in the temple's administration.
The Supreme Court’s decision on whether to admit the petition is eagerly awaited, with devotees hoping for a swift resolution to this sensitive and deeply concerning issue.
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