LIVE: YS Sharmila Reacts to Rahul Gandhi's Tweet

YSRTP leader YS Sharmila, known for her discreet approach to political maneuvers, has made a notable public acknowledgment of the Congress party via social media. Despite much media speculation regarding her political trajectory, Sharmila had until now remained reticent. On Saturday, she responded to a tweet by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was paying homage to YS Rajasekhar Reddy, Sharmila's late father, on his birth anniversary. Gandhi extolled Reddy as a visionary whose legacy continues to resonate. In her retweet, Sharmila expressed gratitude for Rahul Gandhi's tribute. "Thank you @rahulgandhi ji for your affectionate words, reminiscing about late Dr YS Rajashekara Reddy on his birth anniversary," she wrote. "Dr YSR was a committed Congress leader who dedicated his life to serving the Telugu people, with faith in a bright future for this country under your leadership. His approach to welfare governance remains a prominent model across the country. Thank you, sir, for keeping Dr. YSR in your heart." This exchange between Sharmila and the Congress leader has stirred further curiosity about her future political plans.