Saralnama
The Andhra Pradesh government cancelled land given to Oberoi Group's Mumtaz Hotels near Tirumala temple on 7 Aug 2025. After protests by Hindu groups, the government allotted nearby land of the same size on 22 Aug 2025. This land swap keeps the Rs 250-crore investment in Tirupati. The new hotel will be named Oberoi Group, removing Mumtaz Hotels from the project. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) said the northern side land is sacred and kept for temple use, while the hotel will be built on the southern side. Some political leaders questioned the swap, but the government defended it to protect the sanctity of Tirumala hills. Earlier, objections were raised over the hotel serving non-vegetarian food and liquor near the temple. The government worked with BJP and JanaSena Party to resolve the issue and keep the investment. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 04:04 IST; source: link)