The controversy involving Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan revolves around Naidu's claims of adulteration in Tirupati temple laddus during Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration. The Supreme Court criticized Naidu for raising the issue publicly before the investigation concluded, urging separation of religious matters from politics. Pawan Kalyan supported further probes, aligning the issue with his Hindutva politics. Both leaders face criticism for allegedly using religious sentiments for political advantage​