YS Sharmila, sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, is probably going to join Congress, in what can be a shot in the arm for the occasion’s prospects in Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, to counter her brother in the state, sources mentioned on Tuesday (January 2). However, the official announcement in this regard will probably be made quickly. Sharmila can also be the founder and president of the YSR Telangana Party.
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According to sources, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has sought the opinion of Andhra Pradesh leaders in the assembly held with senior occasion leaders in Delhi.
“A majority of AP leaders were of the opinion that she should be taken in the Congress party. Her joining the cong will strengthen the party in the state of Andhra Pradesh,” sources mentioned.
Date of her becoming a member of the Congress is probably going to be confirmed by tomorrow.
“No time has been fixed so far for a meeting of NAC (National Alliance Committee) with Congress president so far,” sources mentioned.
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