After months of rumors, it seems that YS Sharmila is finally going to occupy her seat in the Rajya Sabha. Sources indicate that the Congress high command is preparing to honor its long-pending commitment to Sharmila, which was made when she joined the party.
Being the APCC President, Sharmila is also likely to be nominated for a Rajya Sabha seat in the coming elections. Since there are many Rajya Sabha seats becoming vacant in Karnataka soon, four such seats are likely to go to the Congress party. According to reports, one of them is likely to be given to Sharmila as per the promise made when she joined the party ranks.
When Sharmila initially joined Congress, there were speculations that she would be given a Rajya Sabha seat, and it seems all those arrangements are now materializing. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is reportedly said to have welcomed the step, which further boosts the possibility of Sharmila’s nomination.
The Congress is keen to reestablish its position in Andhra Pradesh, especially since the clout of the YSR Congress Party is reportedly weakening. With Sharmila being put up by them, the Congress expects to consolidate the YSRCP’s vote base, and the party will be able to pick up steam once more within the state and expand its reach in the area.
If this plan succeeds, Sharmila’s long-awaited dream of joining the legislative body will soon be a reality — a new chapter in her political life.
