YS Sharmila merges YSR Telangana Party with Congress on Jan 4, a significant move in Andhra Pradesh politics. Key role expected.
YS Sharmila, the sister of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is merging her YSR Telangana Party with the Congress on January 4. Sharmila, who supported the Congress in Telangana state elections, confirmed her move after a meeting with her party members.
She is expected to join Congress in Delhi on January 4. The Congress reportedly offered her a significant role, possibly leading the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee and playing a key role in upcoming elections. Speculation about the merger grew amid indications that some YSRCP MLAs might switch to Congress if Sharmila plays a prominent role. Sharmila thanked those supporting her, and her father, YS Rajasekhara Reddy, was a notable Congress leader.