Tirumala TTD: 54 Cr Polyester-as-Silk Scam Uncovered

• A vigilance investigation uncovered a 54 crore scam at Tirumala, where polyester was supplied instead of silk garments to VIPs and guests for 10 years (2015-2025).
• Items worth Rs. 100-400 were allegedly sold for Rs. 1400, causing significant loss to TTD and illegal profit to the tenderer.
• TTD employees and officials are implicated in the silk garment scam, adding to concerns about corruption in the temple administration.
• This new scam follows other unresolved issues like adulterated ghee, Parakamani room irregularities, and misuse of funds, raising questions about TTD's governance.
• Experts attribute the rise in corruption to vacant high-level positions, reliance on in-charge officers, weak supervision, and lack of strict penalties for offenders.

Why It Matters: Corruption at Tirumala, including a 54 crore silk scam, betrays devotee trust and TTD's integrity.