Pol slugfest continues over cow deaths

ALLEGATIONS regarding the deaths of over 100 cows at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Goshala have triggered a political face-off between the YSRCP and the ruling NDA partner BJP.

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YSRCP leader and former TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy alleged that in the past three months, several sacred indigenous cows such as Sahiwal and Giri breeds have died due to illness and a lack of proper feed. He blamed TTD authorities for neglecting Goshala maintenance and criticised the appointment of a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) as the in-charge director, citing the officer's lack of experience in cattle management. He accused the TTD Board and officials of being preoccupied with serving the ruling party, instead of focusing on cow welfare. He raised concerns over the inadequate care of c