The Union Minister Chiranjeevi resigned for Samaikyandhra. When the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked Chiranjeevi over phone to withdraw the resignation, he is said to have replied that the resignation is submitted as the movement in Seemandhra was ignored by the Central Government.

Guntur MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rao resigned.  He expressed his anguish for the protests going on since 66 days are not at all considered by the Center.  He said that the decision of the Central Government is not wise as it took the step just for the sake of politically gaining 10 seats.

State Minister Yerasu Pratapa Reddy resigned for the Ministry and also for the primary membership from congress party.  He submitted his resignation to the Governor.