Hyderabad: YS Sharmila made noteworthy comments regarding DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress PCC chief, for his instrumental role in leading the party to victory in the state polls. Speaking to the media, Sharmila lauded Shivakumar's hard work and credited him for his efforts to bring the Congress party into power. She specifically mentioned his inspiration from her father, YS Rajashekar Reddy, who served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting the significance of Shivakumar's leadership, Sharmila commended him for teaching a fitting lesson against religious politics. She emphasized that in the ongoing election year, all political parties are exerting their maximum efforts to secure power, and she mentioned receiving calls from various parties herself.