In Andhra Pradesh, Over 70 legislators, including 11 State Ministers, on Monday tendered their resignations from their seats, pressing their demand for statehood for Telangana. The ruling Congress legislators from Telangana region including Ministers sent their resignation papers to the Deputy Speaker Vikramarka on Monday morning. So far, 11 Ministers and 25 MLAs of ruling Congress have put in their papers while 12 MLCs also resigned. Thirty Three legislators of the opposition Telugu Desam Party from the region have also resigned after their Congress counterparts tendered resignations. ‘The resignations are still continuing with both ruling Congress and Opposition Telugu Desam legislators sending their papers by hand and by fax to the office of the Deputy Speaker. State Panchayathi Raj Minister Jana Reddy said, it was only aimed at reflecting people’s sentiments over statehood for Telangana. He further said, they would not withdraw resignations till statehood for Telangana is announced. ‘Meanwhile, ruling Congress MPs from Telangana region, are also scheduled to submit their resignations to the presiding officers of Parliament. So far, Rajya Sabha Member K Kesav Rao has reportedly sent his resignation to the Deputy Chairman of the House by fax.