The first file signed immediately by Chiranjeevi after becoming the Union Tourism Minister was related to celebration of Kakatiya Festival in Andhra Pradesh. He granted Rs. 25 Lakhs for the festival which will begin in next twenty days. However, Telangana political parties and event organizers are utterly disappointed because a minimum of Rs.6 Crores is needed for a year long celebration planned in Warangal district.
IT Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah has given a written letter to Central Government to grant these funds but unfrotunately reaction from Chiranjeevi isn't welcomed positively. In the mean time, collapse of Entrance Sructure (Praakaram) at Ramappa Temple two days ago has also shown the negligence of State and Central Government towards 1100 year old Kakatiya glory.