TTD AEO suspended for attending church prayers every Sunday in Puttur

Tirumala: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) suspended its assistant executive officer (AEO) A Rajasekhar Babu after allegations emerged that he was participating in Christian religious activities, violating the institution’s service norms.

Earlier, TTD transferred at least 18 employees (including teachers, technical officers, nurses, and officers) for participating in non-Hindu religious activities.

Rajasekhar Babu attended church prayers every Sunday

According to an official statement, it came to TTD’s notice that Rajasekhar Babu regularly attended church prayers every Sunday in his hometown, Puttur in Tirupati district. TTD stated that this behaviour was against its code of conduct, as employees are expected to uphold the traditions and practices of the Hindu religious organisation they represent.

Action based on vigilance report

The suspension was ordered after TTD’s Vigilance Department submitted a report confirming the allegations with supporting evidence. Officials noted that his actions were considered irresponsible for an employee of a Hindu temple administration.

Following departmental examination, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Rajasekhar Babu as per rules, leading to his immediate suspension. This action was confirmed in a statement issued by the chief public relations officer of TTD, Tirupati.