Posted 1/29/2024, 6:25:44 AM
Unexpected meeting sparks speculation of political realignment between slain Andhra Pradesh minister's daughter and state Congress chief
- Sunitha, daughter of slain Andhra Pradesh minister, unexpectedly meets cousin Sharmila, new Andhra Pradesh Congress leader
- Meeting generates heat in state politics, occurs after Sharmila pays tribute to late CM Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy
- First time Sunitha has met Sharmila since latter became Congress chief and criticized Sunitha's brother
- Speculation Sunitha may join Congress, potentially contest Kadapa parliamentary seat while Sharmila takes Pulivendula assembly seat
- Unclear if Sunitha will join Congress as she wants Central government support in ongoing legal battle over her father's murder