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YS Sharmila, daughter of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy, is making her political debut in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections against her own brother, Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Sharmila's entry into the race has created a buzz in the state, as she is seen as a potential threat to her brother's ruling YSR Congress Party.
In an interview, Sharmila explained her decision to join the Congress, saying that she had become disillusioned with the YSRCP under Jagan's leadership.
She accused her brother of ignoring the party's ideology and becoming power-hungry, and said that he had failed to deliver on his promises to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Sharmila also spoke about her cousin, Avinash Reddy, who is the YSRCP candidate in Kadapa, the constituency from which she is contesting.
Sharmila accused Avinash of being responsible for the murder of her uncle in 2019, and said that Jagan had done nothing to bring him to justice.
Sharmila's decision to contest the elections against her brother has been met with mixed reactions.
Some have praised her for her courage, while others have criticized her for dividing the family.
It remains to be seen whether Sharmila will be able to make a dent in Jagan's support base and win the Kadapa seat.
But her entry into the race has certainly added spice to the Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh.
The feud between the siblings has brought to light the deep divisions within the YSR Congress Party.
It is unclear how this will affect the party's performance in the elections, but it is certain to make the race more interesting to watch.
Sharmila's entry into politics has also raised questions about the future of the YSR Congress Party.
If she is able to succeed in her bid to become an MP, she could potentially challenge Jagan's leadership of the party.
This could lead to a further split in the party and make it more difficult for the YSR Congress to maintain its dominance in Andhra Pradesh politics.
Only time will tell what the future holds for Sharmila and the YSR Congress Party.
But one thing is for sure: the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh are going to be more closely watched than ever before.