Y.S. Sharmila’s Son Raja Reddy Hints at Future in Andhra Politics

Rapid Summary

• Y.S. Sharmila’s son, Raja Reddy, made his first public appearance in Kurnool on September 8, 2025, signaling the potential entry of another member of the Y.S. family into Andhra Pradesh politics.
• Before accompanying his mother to Kurnool, Raja Reddy sought blessings from his grandmother, Y.S. Vijayamma, at their Hyderabad residence.
• Raja Reddy is the nephew of YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
• His political entry gains significance amidst a serious family and political feud between Sharmila and Jagan mohan Reddy.
• Family insiders have described Raja Reddy as “the next generation male political heir” to late Rajasekhara reddy’s legacy since Jagan Mohan Reddy does not have a male child.
• At 26 years old with an M.S degree from the USA and recent marriage, Raja is expected to build political experience alongside his mother ahead of upcoming elections in four years (2029).
• Sharmila fell out with her brother after he was arrested by CBI over allegations involving illegal wealth accumulation during Rajasekhara Reddy’s tenure.
• She formed her own party in Telangana but eventually merged it into Congress and became APCC chief prior to the 2024 elections but failed politically during that period.
• during a visit to Kurnool’s market yard on Monday, sharmila advocated for increased MSP for onions up to ₹2,400 per quintal due to farmers not receiving even ₹1,200 as assured by the state government.

indian Opinion Analysis

The introduction of Raja Reddy into Andhra pradesh politics marks yet another notable turn within the politically influential Y.S.family-now spanning divergent allegiances between Congress led by sharmila and rival positions held by Jagan Mohan’s YSRCP. His emergence could reshape dynamics within regional politics given claims that he might carry forward Rajasekhara Reddy’s legacy.

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