Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge sparred over attracting investments to their respective States.
Referring infra issue in Bengaluru, Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh would be an ideal destination for investments. “As India’s youngest state, we are looking for every opportunity to grow and generate jobs. I truly believe that as states compete for investments and jobs, India will prosper. My humble suggestion – Arrogance, like potholes on roads, should be fixed first before the journey gets tripped up!” Lokesh posted on X.
“North sounds good. Slightly more north is Anantapur where we are building a world class aerospace and defence ecosystem!” the tweet read.
Responding to the post, Kharge, “It is natural for weaker ecosystems to feed off stronger ones. Nothing wrong with that, but when it turns into desperate scavenging, it shows more weakness than strength.
“Bengaluru’s GDP is projected to grow at a significant 8.5 per cent until 2035, positioning it as the world’s fastest-growing city. – Bengaluru’s property market will rise by five per cent in 2025 – Savills Growth Hubs Index states, we are set to outpace global counterparts in terms of urbanisation, economic growth, and innovation by 2033.”
“The urban agglomeration of Bengaluru is estimated to have ~ 14.40 million people in 2025, with an annual growth rate ~2.76 per cent. We are one of the highest migrant absorption cities in India. The Government is and will continue to build infrastructure for the rapid growth we are experiencing.”
“What is an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense called?” he said.