Hyderabad, Jan. 13 -- Congress MLA Danam Nagender on Tuesday appealed to people to refrain from using Chinese manja, citing serious safety concerns amid the ongoing Makar Sankranti celebrations.

Emphasising Telangana's cultural traditions, he said Sankranti symbolises unity and collective celebration.

Speaking to ANI in Hyderabad, Nagender said, "I request everyone to please not use the China manja because it's very dangerous... They (people) have described everything about what Telangana culture is and what the Telangana government guarantees on these kites. I would like to congratulate them, and this is our traditional function. Sankranti is not just for a colour, it is a festival of unity and everything."

Meanwhile, earlier today Pr...