'Only Hindus should be employed...’ CM N Chandrababu Naidu Draws The Line At Tirumala Temple, Says THIS..

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has stated that only Hindus should be employed at the Tirumala Temple, one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India. He further assured that if individuals from other religions are currently working at the temple, they will be relocated to other places without hurting their sentiments. 

"Only Hindus should be employed at the Tirumala Temple. If individuals from other religions are currently working there, they will be relocated to other places without hurting their sentiments," says Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu" pic.twitter.com/GUAFPtbviK

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‘Only Hindus Should Be Employed…’ CM N Chandrababu Naidu Draws The Line At Tirumala Temple

The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the management and religious sanctity of Tirumala, governed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, holds immense significance for millions of devotees, and the demand for exclusive Hindu employment has been raised multiple times in the past.

Andhra Pradesh CM Says Non-Hindu Employees Will Be Relocated Respectfully

Naidu’s remarks are expected to spark debates on religious employment policies in temple administration. While supporters of the move argue that it upholds the spiritual and traditional ethos of the temple, critics may see it as a step towards religious exclusion in government-managed institutions.

The Andhra Pradesh government has yet to outline the process for reallocation of non-Hindu employees, but Naidu has assured that their sentiments and employment rights will be safeguarded. The issue is likely to gain further political and legal attention in the coming days.