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News18
20-07-2025
- Health
- News18
TTD Suspends Four Employees For Practising Non-Hindu Faiths
TTD confirmed it suspended four of its employees over allegations that they practised other faiths and said these employees violated the institution's code of conduct. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official body governing the revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala of Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, has suspended four employees for allegedly being non-Hindus and practising other religions. The temple body suspended Deputy Executive Engineer (quality control) B Elizar, staff nurse of BIRRD Hospital, S Rosi, grade-1 pharmacist of BIRRD Hospital, M Premavati and G Asuntha from SV Ayurveda Pharmacy. In an official statement, TTD confirmed it had suspended four of its employees on the grounds of allegations that they practised other faiths and said these employees violated the institution's code of conduct and acted irresponsibly in their duties while representing and working for a Hindu religious organisation. After examining the report submitted by the TTD Vigilance Department and other evidence, departmental action was taken against them as per the rules and the four employees were immediately suspended, the TTD further said. On May 20, the TTD trust board, under the leadership of Chairman B.R. Naidu, passed a resolution to ensure that no non-Hindus are present in any of the institutions managed by the TTD. The non-Hindu employees were transferred to other government departments or offered Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). In an official statement on Tuesday, the TTD said Rajasekhar Babu was found participating in church prayers every Sunday, an act deemed to be in violation of the organisation's norms. 'It is nothing but a violation of TTD norms as he has not followed the code of conduct of the TTD as an employee of the organisation, and has acted irresponsibly as an employee representing a Hindu religious organisation," the temple trust stated. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 08:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Tirupati trust suspends 4 non-Hindu staffers for flouting code of conduct
File photo VISAKHAPATNAM: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) suspended Saturday four employees for allegedly practising a non-Hindu religion, bringing the total number of such suspensions to five. The decision followed a review of a report by TTD's vigilance department, which included what officials described as supporting evidence of 'gross misconduct' and religious practices incompatible with the Tirupati temple trust's code of conduct. The employees suspended are B Elizar, deputy executive engineer (quality control); S Rosi, staff nurse at BIRRD Hospital; M Premavati, grade-I pharmacist at BIRRD Hospital; and Dr G Asuntha, on deputation at SV Ayurveda Pharmacy and formerly principal of SPW Polytechnic College. According to the official memos, the employees violated rule 3 of Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which outlines general standards of conduct for govt servants.
NDTV
19-07-2025
- NDTV
Tirupati Board Suspends 4 Non-Hindu Employees For Flouting Code Of Conduct
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended four of its employees following allegations that they were practicing a non-Hindu faith, which is reportedly in violation of the institution's code of conduct. According to a statement issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of TTD, the four individuals - B. Elizer (Deputy Executive Engineer, Quality Control), S. Rosi (Staff Nurse, BIRRD Hospital), M. Premavathi (Grade-I Pharmacist, BIRRD Hospital), and Dr. G. Asunta (SV Ayurvedic Pharmacy) - have been suspended after an internal investigation. TTD, which administers the world-renowned Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, follows a strict code of conduct for its employees, especially those working in religious or associated institutions. The code mandates that individuals employed within the TTD system must adhere to the tenets of the Hindu faith in both conduct and practice. The action was taken after a vigilance report highlighted concerns about the religious affiliations of the employees. The internal enquiry reportedly confirmed that the suspended personnel were following the non-Hindu faith, which was considered a breach of institutional guidelines. "The employees acted irresponsibly while performing duties in a Hindu religious organisation," the CPRO's statement said. Following a review of evidence and the vigilance department's report, "departmental action was taken against them as per the rules and the four employees were immediately suspended," it said. The suspension has triggered discussions on the boundaries of religious freedom in faith-based institutions that are publicly funded or administered. While TTD has not commented further, officials have indicated that adherence to the institution's spiritual ethos is non-negotiable for its staff. The matter may spark wider debate on employment rights versus religious guidelines in India's temple administration systems. It is worthy to note here that earlier on July 11, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to remove non-Hindus from employment in Tirumala and claimed that over 1,000 non-Hindus are still working in TTD.
Hans India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Four non Hindu employees working in TTD suspended
Tirupati: TTD has suspended four of its employees on the grounds of allegations that they follow other religious faiths. The suspended employees included B. Elizar, Deputy Executive Engineer (Quality Control), S. Rosi, Staff Nurse, BIRRD Hospital, M. Premavati, Grade-1 Pharmacist, BIRRD Hospital, and Dr. G. Asuntha in SV Ayurveda Pharmacy have been suspended by TTD. In the wake of the allegations, it is believed that the above stated TTD employees did not follow the institution's code of conduct and acted irresponsibly while performing their duties as employees representing and working in a Hindu religious organization. In this context, after examining the report submitted by the TTD Vigilance Department and other evidence, departmental action was taken against them as per the rules and the four employees were immediately suspended.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- The Hindu
TTD suspends four employees for following ‘other faiths'
Continuing its tirade against the employees professing other faiths, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended four employees on Saturday (July 19, 2025), on the charges of following faiths other than Hinduism. The suspended employees were identified as B. Elizar, a Deputy Executive Engineer (Quality Control), S. Rosi, a staff nurse at the BIRRD Hospital, M. Premavati, Grade-1 pharmacist at BIRRD Hospital and G. Asuntha, working in SV Ayurveda Pharmacy. The employees did not follow the institution's code of conduct and acted irresponsibly while performing their duties as employees representing and working in a Hindu religious organisation, the TTD management stated in a press release. The action was taken based on the report submitted by the Vigilance department, which inspected the evidence gathered against them and found them to have acted against the TTD's established rules. It may be recalled that the axe first fell ten days back on A. Rajasekhar Babu, a senior official in the Assistant Executive Officer cadre, for a similar violation.
