In a heartfelt plea to her son, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress stalwart YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s widow, YS Vijayamma, has urged him to treat her daughter YS Sharmila fairly in the ongoing family inheritance dispute. The widow’s three-page letter, addressed to Jagan, the current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, highlights concerns over what she perceives as an unfair treatment of her daughter amid a brewing legal and familial feud.
Vijayamma’s letter comes at a critical juncture as Jagan and Sharmila, both prominent political figures, have been locked in a contentious dispute over family assets. Last month, Jagan filed a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), accusing Sharmila of illegally transferring shares of Saraswati Power—shares he asserts belong to him and his wife, YS Bharati—into her name and their mother’s.
Vijayamma’s letter addresses the divide, stating that these assets were not distributed while Rajasekhara Reddy was alive and expressing deep hurt over the perceived unfairness.
In her letter, Vijayamma emphasizes Sharmila’s contributions to the family and her instrumental role in supporting Jagan’s political rise. “While Sharmila was not involved in the family businesses,” Vijayamma writes, “she worked tirelessly in politics to support you and followed your instructions.” She further states that her duty as a mother compels her to advocate for fair treatment for all her children.
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Vijayamma also urged Jagan to consider providing Sharmila with a fair share in key family businesses, such as Bharati Cements and Sakshi Media, once Jagan’s legal cases have been resolved. She expressed dismay at the misinformation spread by some YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders, which she says has further complicated the siblings’ strained relationship and cast a shadow over the family legacy.
The exchange of letters between Jagan and Sharmila has drawn public attention, with family dynamics and assets in the spotlight. In response to Jagan’s NCLT petition, Sharmila issued an open letter claiming she deserves her rightful share and rejecting his position as the sole “guardian” of the family properties. Sharmila has also clarified that the shares were transferred with no interest in benefiting herself, but rather to secure her children’s future, stressing that the shares were not under attachment by the Enforcement Directorate, as Jagan suggested.
Jagan’s petition in the NCLT, filed under Section 59 of the Companies Act, seeks rectification of the member register, asserting that the shares were initially intended to be part of his assets. However, Sharmila has countered, stating that Jagan’s accusations are unfounded and that he had previously agreed to the transfer, which she says was meant to acknowledge her contributions and commitment to family unity.
As the legal battle unfolds, Vijayamma’s emotional appeal calls for reconciliation, urging her children to resolve their differences privately and preserve their father’s legacy.
