Later speaking to mediapersons outside the temple, Telangana MLC Ponguleti lashes out against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi for her alleged atheist remarks against Tirumala hill shrine. Kanimozhi stated that Tirumala is a commercial centre, where anything can be bought with money. Further, she went on stating that every individual is not the same for God, as the darshan is dependant on the financial capacity of a devotee.
He alleged that her remarks had hurt religious sentiments, and people who speak against religious beliefs are anti-social. Ponguleti demanded Kanimozhi to withdraw her words and say sorry to TTD and Lord Venkateswara devotees. He also warned to file complaint against her if she wont withdraw her severe comments.