YSRCP President and also the leader of the opposition in AP assembly Sri Jagan chose Sri V. Vijayasai Reddy who filed his nomination papers for the Rajyasabha seat from AP.
While announcing his name Mr.Jagan said that Mr.Vijayasai Reddy stood by him in his difficulties like a backbone.
One of the AP ministers commented that Mr. Vijayasai Reddy has criminal record. He has stated that Vijayasai Reddy has involved in 13 economic crimes.