In a statement, the YSRCP's president Jaganmohan Reddy, who is in jail since last May, and its honorary president Vijaya Lakshmi said that main Opposition TDP was thinking of only political gains and both Congress and TDP were playing with the lives of Seemandhra people.

"The arrogant attitude of Congress continued in CWC meeting and UPA meeting as well. Then Seemandhra region erupted in rage and there were protests all over the region. Their contention is that Congress has done injustice to Seemandhra for political gains."

"Congress made the issue of the division of the state as its own party affair and the latest proof is the A K Antony Committee coming on to the stage. Instead of appointing a government committee where all stakeholders can present their respective viewpoint, it has gone domestic by appointing the Antony Committee without showing scant respect to the sentiments of the people,'' the YSRCP said.