Congress Considers Y.S. Sharmila for Rajya Sabha Nomination from Karnataka
The Congress party is reportedly considering Y.S. Sharmila for a Rajya Sabha nomination from Karnataka. Following a meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Sharmila discussed strategies to bolster the Congress presence in Andhra Pradesh. This potential nomination comes as the party anticipates gaining three Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming elections. Sharmila's relationship with key Congress figures and her efforts to address governance issues in Andhra Pradesh position her as a significant player in the party's revival strategy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
| May 30, 2026, 12:28 IST
Potential Rajya Sabha Nomination for Y.S. Sharmila
The Congress leadership is contemplating the nomination of Y.S. Sharmila, the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), for a Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka. Sharmila recently met with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. While she officially stated that the discussion focused on organizational matters related to Andhra Pradesh, insiders suggest that her visit was aimed at positioning herself for the Rajya Sabha candidacy.
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Sharmila shared details of the meeting, stating that they discussed various issues aimed at strengthening the Congress party in Andhra Pradesh and that she received valuable suggestions from Rahul Gandhi. According to sources, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership had assured Sharmila of a Rajya Sabha opportunity when she was appointed as APCC president nearly two years ago.
The Congress leadership has tasked her with revitalizing the party in Andhra Pradesh by reclaiming the political legacy of former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy from Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party. Sources indicate that the party's high command has responded positively to Sharmila's request to join the Rajya Sabha as part of efforts to strengthen Congress in Andhra Pradesh. This development is significant as the Congress is expected to secure three Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka in the upcoming elections.
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Sharmila maintains cordial relations with top Congress leaders, including D.K. Shivakumar, who is expected to be the future Chief Minister of Karnataka. Since taking charge as the Andhra Pradesh Congress president, she has consistently targeted her brother Jagan over alleged misgovernance during the previous YSRCP administration. Political analysts believe that Congress views Sharmila as a key leader capable of reviving the party's base among supporters of the late YSR.
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