ThePrint ThePrintAM: That's behind the war of words between Nara Lokesh & Priyank Kharge?
Oct 17, 2025
The podcast dives into the heated rivalry between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka over a major investment deal. It reveals Nara Lokesh's bold claims about neighbors feeling envious and mocks their infrastructure. The spotlight is on Google's ambitious $15 billion VISAG plan, which has stirred political tensions in Karnataka. Priyank Kharge defends his state's stance, questioning local BJP MPs. The discourse includes humorous banter on social media and public reactions that range from mockery to celebration, highlighting the competitive spirit between the two states.
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Investment Sparks Inter-State Political Rivalry
- State-level investment competition can escalate into public political spats between ministers.
- Major corporate investments like Google's $15bn VISAG deal amplify inter-state comparisons and blame.
Lokesh's Taunt And Netizen Backlash
- Nara Lokesh posted on X taunting a neighbor unable to digest Andhra's investment wins.
- Netizens quickly replied, mocking infrastructure problems in the rival state.
Subsidy Critique Reveals Policy Tension
- Priyank Kharge criticized Andhra's incentives for Google as an "economic disaster."
- The spat highlights tensions over aggressive state subsidies to attract big tech projects.