A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan questioned the necessity of making a public statement when an investigation into the matter had already been ordered.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister says every religious place has its traditions and customs and whoever wishes to visit a place of worship should respect the norms followed there
According to rules, foreigners and non-Hindus should declare their reverence for Lord Venkateswara to have a darshan of the presiding deity at the hill shrine
According to party sources, the former CM is expected to arrive on September 27 and will offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara the following day, September 28
This heinous act not only violates the religious sentiments of millions of devotees world over but also undermines the sacredness of one of the most revered pilgrimage sites of Hindus, they said