– Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh’s remarks on state industrialists
– Karnataka must address these issues first
Hyderabad: Industrialists in Karnataka have pointed out that the state’s infrastructure is poor and there are frequent power cuts. Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Karnataka needs to rectify these issues first.
He responded during a press conference regarding the questions raised by Karnataka leaders about a deal to open a Google AI center in Visakhapatnam.
If they are unable to attract companies, there is little I can do. Days before signing with Google, several states were trying to entice the company. We promote industries, and we have held multiple meetings to facilitate the Google center in Visakhapatnam. We have resolved various issues that arose, he mentioned.
There should be competition among states. Such competition ultimately benefits India. During the computer revolution, many questioned whether computers would be beneficial. However, under our former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, incentives were provided to companies, which is why Hyderabad is recognized as a tech city today, creating jobs for millions, he added.
The prestige and attraction that Bengaluru once had at the international level is diminishing under the governance of the INC Karnataka government. The job creation opportunities for millions of educated unemployed are collapsing, leading to rising anxiety among the youth. The situation in the capital is deteriorating… pic.twitter.com/PYcmlkjAWK
— Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) October 15, 2025
Due to the government’s actions, Bengaluru has gained the negative reputation of ‘Garbage Bengaluru,’ and D.K. Shivakumar’s lack of ambition has led to thousands of job opportunities that should have gone to Kannadigas being lost to neighboring states. The Congress government’s complete neglect of development and its failure to provide basic infrastructure are grave concerns for Karnataka, expressing frustration over its lack of commitment to maintaining even minimal investment in the industrial sector.
