Noted BC leader R Krishnaiah is likely to play a key role in YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh in the ensuing Assembly elections.  Though he hailed from Telangana,  Krishnaiah will support YSR Congress as he was already approached and convinced by the party senior leader Vijay Sai Reddy. 
The BC leader had quit TDP and contested from Congress in the just concluded Assembly elections in Telangana. After his defeat under KCR wave,  Krishnaiah tilted towards YSR Congress in Andhra Pradesh. The BC leader was opposing TDP's proposal to accord BC status to Kapus in Andhra alleging the proposal will snatch away Backward communities quota.  
Leaders said that Krishnaiah will join Jagan's bandwagon before the elections and campaign in the elections also.