YS Sharmila joins Congress: Top 7 points on her political journey
india Jan 04 2024
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1. Family legacy and party association:
Sharmila, daughter of late former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy, has been intricately linked with the Congress party, owing to her family's strong association with it.
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2. Fallout from YSR's tragic demise
Following YS Rajasekhara Reddy's passing in a plane, Jaganmohan Reddy's political moves led to his and his mother's resignation from the party.
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3. Initial alignment and political journey
Initially aligning herself with her brother's YSRCP, Sharmila served as the party convener, actively participating in campaigns alongside her mother YS Vijayamma.
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4. Emergence in YSRCP's victory
Her active involvement led to YSRCP's electoral success, notably winning a Parliament seat in the corresponding by-elections.
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5. Parting of ways and formation of own party
Despite her initial alignment with YSRCP, Sharmila parted ways due to political differences, launching her own political party in Telangana in July 2021.
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6. Hints of Congress affiliation
From 2022 onward, Sharmila hinted at joining the Congress, meeting key leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi as part of this apparent alignment.
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7. 2024 election dynamics in Andhra Pradesh
Sharmila's political maneuvers, preceding the Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections in Andhra Pradesh, are poised to ignite a significant electoral showdown between the siblings.