Overview

• State Congress insiders accuse Sharmila of fixating on her rivalry with brother Jagan Mohan Reddy instead of mounting a robust opposition to the ruling parties.
• All India Congress Committee officials have urged her to prioritize grassroots rebuilding and clear critiques of the TDP-led NDA government over personal attacks.
• She has publicly acknowledged severe financial and organizational shortfalls and appealed for individuals committed to democratic and secular values to invest time and resources in party revival.
• Since late June, Sharmila has toured districts including Machilipatnam, West Godavari, Kakinada, Rajahmundry and Eluru to meet cadres and local leaders and gather on-the-ground feedback.
• Frustration with inactive mandal-level coordinators has prompted her to plan political affairs and other organizational committees to channel local input into a structured revival strategy.