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In a significant political development, YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) chief YS Sharmila arrived at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi on Thursday morning, signaling the likelihood of her party's merger with the Congress. YS Sharmila, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, formally joined the Congress in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
During the recent Assembly elections in Telangana, YS Sharmila played a crucial role by consistently supporting the Congress party. Notably, she refrained from contesting the polls, citing concerns about potential vote division. The merger announcement at the AICC headquarters marks a significant political realignment in the region. The development will likely have repercussions on the political landscape, particularly in the context of YS Sharmila's influence and the upcoming political dynamics in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.