"It was our collective decision to resign. Seven of us, including Madhu Goud Yakshi, who later said there was no need to resign, had signed this letter after a thorough discussion on the issue for two days," one of the signatories, Sukhender Reddy, said. 

"We will continue with our protest and send resignation to Speaker as well, if a decision is not taken for creation of Telangana," Reddy said.