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In a significant political development, Sharmila, daughter of the late Y Rajasekhar Reddy, founder of YSR Telangana, officially joined the Congress today. Speculations were rife about the potential merger of Sharmila's party with the Congress, especially after the Congress secured a majority in the recent elections. The event took place at the party headquarters in Delhi, with Congress committee president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi in attendance.
Addressing the gathering, Sharmila expressed her joy, stating, "I am pleased to be merging the Telangana party with the Congress today. It is a matter of great joy to be a part of the Congress." She emphasized her commitment to realizing her father's dream of seeing Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister.
Sharmila, who actively participated in politics against Chandrasekhar Rao, had been silent amid the ongoing speculations. The move to join the Congress comes as a strategic political shift, and Sharmila discussed the decision with her party functionaries before the formal announcement.
This development sparks interest in Sharmila's political trajectory, especially considering the earlier discussions about her potentially contesting against her elder brother in Andhra Pradesh. As she officially steps into the Congress fold, it adds a new dimension to the political landscape, aligning with the party's vision and goals.