Investment War: Andhra's 'Spicy' Jibe At Karnataka Ignites Political Firestorm

This special report unpacks the fierce investment showdown between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, featuring key figures like Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The war of words intensified after a comment attributed to Nara Lokesh on social media, suggesting 'Andhra's FDI is as spicy as its food, and that its neighbours are now feeling the burn'. The controversy centres on Google's landmark $15 billion investment to establish a massive AI hub and data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This has prompted criticism from the BJP against the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka for losing out. The debate also extends to Tamil Nadu, where the AIADMK questioned the Stalin government's inability to attract the tech giant, despite CEO Sundar Pichai's Tamil heritage.