Economic Rivalry Escalates: Karnataka IT Minister Slams Andhra Pradesh's 'Scavenging' Investment Strategy

Oct 02, 2025 04:42 pm CST

The economic rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh has intensified as Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge publicly criticized his Andhra counterpart Nara Lokesh, characterizing Andhra's efforts to attract Bengaluru-based companies as "desperate scavenging." This heated exchange on social media highlights the growing competition between southern Indian states for technology investments, with Bengaluru's infrastructure challenges becoming a key point of contention as neighboring states attempt to capitalize on these issues.