When a pilgrim Sadasivudu from Warangal sought EO to consider cash payments instead of UPI for rural devotees, the EO replied to him TTD has introduced UPI payments for more transparency. “Even the Government of India is also encouraging cashless transactions”, he answered.
Another pilgrim caller from Dubai Haribabu suggested EO to enhance vigil as many prohibited items like cigarette packets, pan parag were seen in toilets at Tirumala during his last visit.
The EO said, we will definitely enhance the vigil. But it is also the duty of every devotee of Srivaru to adhere to TTD norms. To protect the sanctity of Tirumala TTD has formulated certain norms which include the Do’s and Don’ts, carrying of certain prohibited items etc. Devotees also should extend their co-operation”, he maintained.
Smt Rajeswari from Proddutur sought EO to issue Divya Darshan tokens at Galigopuram to which EO replied it is not possible as that might result in a stampede due to the convergence of large number of devotees.
When Madhu from Hyderabad suggested EO to have a separate WhatsApp number for raising authentic complaints, the EO replied him already it exists besides Call Centre.
Namala Swamy from Kakinada sought EO to release the online quota for Srivari Seva vacancies or cancellation, to which EO answered him the suggestion will be looked into. The EO also gave a call to the youth to form a group to offer services in Tirumala shrine during the summer vacation alone as an unprecedented pilgrim rush is being witnessed.
Dinesh from Vijayawada brought to the notice of EO that the maintenance of Asta Vinayaka Rest House needs to be reformed to which EO said already actions have been initiated which will be implemented in a few days.
