The first major festivities of the year, kicked up anti and pro Telangana protests after copies of the draft AP Re -organisation Bill were burnt by Samaikyandhra protagonists on Monday in traditional Sankranti bonfires at different places in Seemandhra as a mark of protest against the division of the state.

Telangana senior congressman V. hanumantha rao attend a press meet on the happenings and warned that APNGO president Paruchuri Ashok Babu should face criminal case for doing anti Telangana activity. he also mentioned that the activity by Samaikyandhra parirakshana Samithi president should be considered as act of degrading legislation of India.