Vijay Sai Reddy, released recently on bail, is the financial advisor to politician Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is being investigated for corruption charges. Jagan Mohan has described the case against him as one of political vendetta. His advisor, Vijay Sai, says the case is winning his client public sympathy. 18 crucial by-elections will be held in Andhra Pradesh next month. Jagan Mohan's party, the YSR Congress, is contesting in all 18 seats.