Sharmila's Indecision Over Merging YSR Telangana Party with Congress Causes Supporter Defections

Uncertainty over YSR Telangana Party leader Sharmila merging her party with Congress in Telangana.
Telangana Congress resisting her entry due to Telangana sentiment fears.
Sharmila wants to work in Telangana but Congress only offering her Andhra role or Rajya Sabha seat.
Sharmila's indecision affecting her credibility and causing supporters to defect to BRS.
Sharmila accused of looking after her own interests and dumping loyalists.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 2:02:37 AM