SaralnamaAndhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh used X (formerly Twitter) to invite a Bengaluru startup to relocate to Visakhapatnam. He highlighted Vizag's clean and safe environment. Karnataka's Deputy CM D K Shivakumar criticized this move. Lokesh defended his approach, saying AP treats people's concerns seriously. The startup CEO later clarified they're only moving within Bengaluru. Lokesh plans to continue using social media to attract businesses to AP. He recently held an investor roadshow in London. The state aims to become a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047. To set up a business in AP, contact the state's investment promotion agency. (Updated 19 Sep 2025, 14:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh used X (formerly Twitter) to invite a Bengaluru startup to relocate to Visakhapatnam
- He highlighted Vizag's clean and safe environment
- Karnataka's Deputy CM D K Shivakumar criticized this move