Y.S. Sharmila is a politician. She comes from the affluent Reddy family from Andhra Pradesh. She currently serves as the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee
Y.S. Sharmila Age
Y.S. Sharmila was born on 17 December 1973. As of 2024, she is 51 years old.
Y.S. Sharmila Biography
| Full Name | Yeduguri Sandinti Sharmila Reddy |
| Date of Birth | 17 December 1973 |
| Birth Place | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Education | B.COM from ST ANNs College for women and MBA from Osmania University. |
| Profession | Politician |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media | Instagram, Facebook, X |
Y.S. Sharmila Family
Y. S. Sharmila is the daughter of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Vijayamma. Her father was an eminent figure in the landscape of Andhra Pradesh politics and the 14th Chief Minister of state.. Her elder brother Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy founded the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and became Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 2019. Sharmila has been active in politics, particularly within the Indian National Congress (INC), where she currently serves as the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee.
Sharmila married Morusupalli Anil Kumar in 1995, who converted to Christianity after marrying Sharmila. He leads Anil World Evangelism. They have two children: Raja & Anjili Reddy.
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Y.S. Sharmila Early Life and Career
Being raised in a politically active environment, shaped her interests and aspirations. After completing her education she ventured on for her future political career. She joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), founded by her brother. She started campaigning for the party during Jagan’s imprisonment for alleged corruption from 2012 to 2013. During this period, she undertook a significant foot march called Maro Praja Prasthanam, covering over 3,000 kilometers across Andhra Pradesh to rally support for the party.
In February 2021, on the account of political difference with her brother, Sharmila announced her own political entity, the YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP)However, her relationship with her brother became strained over time due to differing political views and strategies.
In January 2024, Sharmila announced the merger of her party with the Indian National Congress (INC), marking a significant shift in her political alignment. This move was seen as a strategic decision ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Sharmila is now appointed as the president of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee.
Y.S. Sharmila Income & Net Worth
As of 2024, Sharmila’s net worth is approx. Rs. 62 crores. For the financial year 2023-24, her reported an income of approximately Rs 97.14 lakh (about $117,000). She has disclosed her income and net worth as part of her election affidavit.
Total Assets: Sharmila’s total assets are valued at approximately Rs 181.81 crore (around $22 million).
Movable Assets: These comprise Rs 132.56 crore, which includes investments in various companies and substantial bank balances.
Immovable Assets: She holds immovable assets worth about Rs 9.29 crore, including agricultural and residential properties.
Total Liabilities: Sharmila has declared liabilities totaling around Rs 118.58 crore, primarily in the form of loans.
Loans from Family: A significant portion of her liabilities, about Rs 82.58 crore, is owed to her brother, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Y.S. Sharmila Controversies
Some key controversies Sharmila was involved are:
- Legal battle with brother: Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused his sister of illegally transferring shares in their family company, Saraswati Power and Industries to herself and their mother, Y.S. Vijayalakshmi. This led him to file a complaint with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against her, claiming she violated a memorandum of understanding (MoU) they had regarding the division of family assets. Sharmila has countered these claims by accusing Jagan of ethical betrayal, stating he is trying to terminate their agreement and take the matter to court, which she argues goes against their father’s directives for equal distribution of family properties.
Conclusion
Y. S. Sharmila continues to be a significant figure in Andhra Pradesh politics, navigating both familial disputes and her political ambitions within the Indian National Congress framework.
FAQs
Her son’s name is Raja Reddy.
Her daughter’s name is Anjili Reddy.
Sharmila is currently married to Morusupalli Anil Kumar.
Sharmila did B.COM from ST ANNs College for women and MBA from Osmania University.
Sharmila is the daughter of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and Y. S. Vijayamma.
Y.S. Sharmila is the sister of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.