Opposing the state's division, protestors took to the streets forcing closure of hotels and shops and burning tyres on main roads. They erected roadblocks on the state and national highways, bringing all traffic to a complete halt.

Burning effigies of Congress leaders and raising slogans of "Jai Samaikyandhra" (Long live united Andhra), the protestors brought to virtual standstill Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Anantapur, Kurnool and other towns.