n a surprising political move, YS Sharmila officially aligned herself with the Congress at the AICC headquarters in Delhi, merging her YSRTP into the party. A warm welcome from AICC president Mallikharjuna Kharge and Rahul Gandhi fueled speculation about her potential role, with talks of her being appointed as APCC president or AICC general secretary. The possibility of a Rajya Sabha membership from Karnataka added another layer to the unfolding narrative, courtesy of her strong connections in the state, facilitated by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shiva Kumar.

However, Sharmila’s decision to merge her party into the Congress triggered a substantial backlash from netizens, resulting in extensive trolling on social media. Critics swiftly unearthed past videos where she accused the Congress of backstabbing her family by naming her late father YSR in an FIR despite his instrumental role in the party’s victory. The irony of her earlier statements, suggesting YSR would have advocated spitting on Congress, now reverberates as she joins the same party.

Her recent focus on Telangana politics added another layer of criticism, as she had previously dismissed questions about Andhra Pradesh, her brother YS Jagan’s realm, by claiming it didn’t concern her. Videos circulating online expose her prior comments, categorizing AP as a mere “neighbor state” for her. Additionally, her earlier insinuations of a conspiracy behind YSR’s death, indirectly pointing fingers at the Congress, resurfaced on social media.

Despite Sharmila’s financial prowess, evident in her substantial wealth, her political journey seems plagued by persistent challenges and the scrutiny of an increasingly unforgiving online audience.