YS Sharmila, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy and daughter of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy, joined the Congress today after merging her party, YSR Telangana Party, into Congress.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharmila said it gave her immense pleasure that the YSR Telangana Party has merged with the Congress. She said her father late YS Rajasekhar Reddy not only served the Congress party his entire life but also gave his life serving the Congress party.
Sharmila said she had decided to join the Congress as it was the only true and largest secular party in the country. She said it always upheld the culture of India, serving all sections and uniting people from different backgrounds.
Sharmila expressed deep pain and anguish over what happened in Manipur, emphasizing that such incidents could be avoided if a party like Congress was in power.
Sharmila disclosed that it was her father’s dream to see Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister of India, and she was glad that she was going to be a part of making that happen.
Welcoming her into the party, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, We welcome Smt. Y. S. Sharmila in the Congress party. The strong emotional bond which the Congress party enjoys with the people of Andhra Pradesh shall be strengthened further. Our efforts to rebuild the party shall continue, and we will re-establish the long cherished vision of ‘Indiramma Rajyam’ and ‘Rajanna Rajyam’ for social justice, welfare, and development for all.
Rahul Gandhi stated, we reaffirm our dedication to work for the progress of the people of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the entire country, together.
YS Sharmila’s entry into the Congress party is significant, given her family’s political background and her father’s influence in Andhra Pradesh politics. The merger of her party with Congress further strengthens the party’s position in the region. Sharmila’s commitment to fulfilling her father’s dream of seeing Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister showcases the unity within the party and their collective vision for the future of India.
As a seasoned politician, Sharmila brings her leadership skills and experience to Congress, promising to work diligently in any role assigned to her. Her decision to join Congress is rooted in her belief that it is the true and largest secular party, aligning with her father’s values and the party’s commitment to serving all sections of society.
The Congress leadership welcomes YS Sharmila and expresses their dedication to working for the progress and welfare of the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With a focus on social justice and development, the party aims to rebuild and reestablish their vision for a prosperous and inclusive society.
Overall, Sharmila’s entry into Congress marks an important development in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh, setting the stage for future collaborations and potential shifts in power.
