During the YSRCP regime, the administration of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) under the leadership of YV Subba Reddy and later Bhumana Karunakar Reddy drew heavy criticism, particularly regarding the misuse of VVIP darshan privileges.
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According to established TTD rules, the Chairman’s quota for VVIP darshans was meant to allow only six to twelve people per day. However, during Subba Reddy’s tenure, this quota was grossly exceeded, with around 364 people being granted VVIP darshan each day, totaling 3,60,338 visitors over his four-year term.
The controversy deepened when it was revealed that these VVIP privileges were often granted through letters of recommendation. On average, Subba Reddy approved 60 recommendation letters daily, allowing access far beyond the standard limits.
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This sparked allegations of favoritism and commercialization of what is considered a sacred privilege, with reports suggesting that fees were being charged for these special darshan opportunities. Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who briefly served as TTD chairman after Subba Reddy, also faced accusations of continuing this practice.
During his nine-month tenure, 43,000 people were granted VVIP darshan, averaging 172 per day, far exceeding the recommended limits. Critics claimed that both Subba Reddy and Karunakar Reddy were exploiting their positions, turning Lord Venkateswara Swamy’s blessings into a transactional affair.
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These irregularities in TTD’s management raised serious concerns among devotees and political circles, further damaging the reputation of the temple’s administration under the YSRCP regime.
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