Sources close to Reddy confirmed that his visit to the hill shrine has been cancelled, but did not immediately divulge the reason behind the decision that came just a couple of hours before he was supposed to depart to the temple town.

Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy cancels Tirumala visit, easing tension in temple town, amid controversy over alleged sins.

Follow Tirumala temple’s traditions, exhorts Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. In a post on X, he says that no one should act against the sentiments of the devotees and the rituals of the sacred shrine.

Leaders demand YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy sign declaration before Tirumala visit, sparking political and religious controversy.

Jagan postpones Tirumala visit after chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu questions his faith declaration

Anticipating political unrest, Police Act 30 was invoked earlier NDA cadres planned for a peaceful protest demanding a declaration from him that he has faith in Hindu religion