Vinay Chand sworn in as member of TTD Specified Authority

Tirumala, Nov 11 (TNT): Andhra Pradesh Finance Department Secretary V Vinay Chand was sworn in as a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Specified Authority at the Srivari Temple here on Wednesday.

TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary administered the oath at the Bangaru Vakili inside the temple.

Later, Vedic scholars rendered Veda Ashirvachanam at the Ranganayakula Mandapam and presented him with Srivari Theertha Prasadams.

Speaking to the media after the ceremony, Vinay Chand described his appointment as a divine opportunity to take oath in the presence of Lord Venkateswara.

He thanked Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for reposing faith in him and providing him the opportunity.

He said he would work in close coordination with Specified Authority Chairman M Ravichandra and fellow member Kannababu to ensure better facilities for devotees visiting Tirumala.

CVSO Muralikrishna, Srivari Temple Deputy Executive Officer Bhaskar, Board Cell Deputy Executive Officer Prasanthi and other officials were present.

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