Sharmila opposes TDP government’s “attempts to privatise” APSRTC
Y.S. Sharmila, president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, has publicly opposed the TDP-led government's alleged plans to privatize the state-run transport corporation, APSRTC. She argues that privatization threatens public transport access for the poor and demands that the government retain ownership of new electric bus fleets.
Why it matters
The debate highlights ongoing tensions regarding the privatization of essential public services and the political rivalry between regional parties in India.
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) accused the TDP-led coalition government of pursuing policies that, she said, were paving the way to privatise the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC).
The article centers on the opposition's critique of government policy, emphasizing the impact on the poor and public sector employees.
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