Jagan Courageous, Sharmila Shameless

Sharmila surrendered while Jagan fired . Both Jagan and Sharmila, as the children of the late CM Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, exhibit distinctive personality traits and political trajectories.

Following the tragic passing of YSR, his son, Jagan, sought to leverage his father's popularity and the sympathy factor to attain the position of Chief Minister within the ruling Congress party of Andhra Pradesh. When he faced opposition and disapproval from the Congress leadership, particularly from Sonia Gandhi, he boldly broke away from the party and founded his own political entity, the YSRCP. Even during a period of incarceration in Chanchalguda Jail, Jagan continued to guide his party's leaders. Despite initial setbacks, he made a remarkable comeback and was elected as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in the 2019 elections.

On the other hand, Sharmila, Jagan's sister, played a pivotal role during his incarceration by continuing the Odarpu Yatra. However, differences emerged between the siblings, leading Sharmila to establish her own political party in Telangana. She engaged in extensive groundwork, embarked on yatras, and took part in political actions, including multiple arrests. In a surprising turn of events, she announced her support for the Congress party, opting not to contest the elections herself. This move raised eyebrows, especially considering that the YSR family members, including Jagan, Sharmila, and their mother Vijayamma, had previously claimed that Sonia Gandhi had insulted them.

The contrasting paths chosen by Jagan and Sharmila in their political journeys have left people perplexed, particularly regarding Sharmila's decision to align with the Congress party, a party that Jagan had opposed and defied, even facing incarceration. The dynamics within the YSR family and their individual choices have left many observers questioning the underlying motivations and strategies at play.