A man scaled the Govindarajaswamy Temple during Vaikunta Ekadasi, damaging idols and the kalasam, prompting accusations of security and governance failures.

A YSRCP leader has accused the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Andhra Pradesh's coalition government of security failures after a man allegedly climbed the Govindarajaswamy Temple, damaged idols and the kalasam during the busy Vaikunta Ekadasi period. Former MLA Malladi Vishnu claimed officials prioritized VIPs over pilgrims, discouraged temple visits, and mishandled recent incidents including a stampede, power outages, and a damaged Shiva Linga at Draksharamam, alleging political bias in investigations. He criticized declining prasadam quality and lack of accountability, demanding transparency over the desecration.