When TTD decided to sell the assets of the Lord in Tamil Nadu, a huge public outcry followed. To stay away from the criticism, YSR Congress Party Leaders went on to say that TTD is governed by the Board and the Government has no role to play whatsoever.
But then, after the opposing voices increased, a Government Order was released to stop the sale. In the order, it is clearly mentioned that the Government has directed TTD to re-examine the issue in consultation with different stakeholders to ascertain if these properties can be used for religious activities.
It is clear that the Government tried to evade its responsibility when the controversy broke out and later tried to claim the credit when the decision is withdrawn. Anyways, it is good that the Government had decided to drop the sale which hurt the sentiments of Crores of Devotees across the globe.
Meanwhile, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has been shut for more than two months. The Richest Temple in the World lost most of its income except for that has been received through Online Hundi.
