According to Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, a senior leader of YSRCP and advisor to the State Government, there were discrepancies in the counting of MLC votes for the Western Rayalaseema graduates constituency. His alleged remarks have sparked a heated debate, with Sajjala stating that they will seek legal recourse against the alleged irregularities. He further commented that at times he wonders whether they are in power or not. Payyavula Keshav, a senior leader of the Telugu Desam party, responded to Sajjala's comments with sarcastic remarks, stating that it is good that even the ruling party leaders are doubting their existence. Payyavula added that it is time for the people to remove YSRCP from power.