As Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka govt for poor infra; TDP welcomes industries to AP

Prominent industrialist Mohandas Pai has strongly criticized the Karnataka government over its failure to address serious infrastructure issues in Bengaluru, particularly around Outer Ring Road (ORR). In a scathing tweet, Pai expressed deep frustration with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, accusing them of breaking promises on road, drainage, and traffic improvements.

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“Lack of action on roads, drainage, and traffic on ORR is leading to huge anger and is forcing many MNCs to seriously consider expanding outside the city,” Pai wrote. He emphasized the growing distrust in the government, adding that he had "never seen this kind of anger and pain in the last 20 years." Pai lamented the "misgovernance" of Bengaluru and expressed sadness over the "non-performing, callous, indifferent" treatment of citizens. 

Lack of action by @CMofKarnataka@siddaramaiah@DKShivakumar@PriyankKharge on roads, drainage, traffic on ORR is leading to huge anger and is forcing many MNC’s to seriously consider expanding outside City.promises made by CM, DCM repeatedly not upheld,trust down. This is very…

— Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai)

Lack of action by @CMofKarnataka@siddaramaiah@DKShivakumar@PriyankKharge on roads, drainage, traffic on ORR is leading to huge anger and is forcing many MNC’s to seriously consider expanding outside City.promises made by CM, DCM repeatedly not upheld,trust down. This is very…

— Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai) October 21, 2024

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In response, Nara Lokesh, General Secretary, TDP, extended an invitation to multinational companies considering relocation. Tagging Pai in a tweet, Lokesh highlighted the business-friendly policies introduced by Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He offered companies "world-class infrastructure" and an exceptional business environment, noting, "We view industries as vital stakeholders in our state’s welfare and growth." 

Namaskaram @TVMohandasPai Sir. With humble regards, I would like to extend an invitation to all MNCs to Andhra Pradesh, where Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri @ncbn Garu has introduced new, business-friendly policies. We view industries as vital stakeholders in our state’s welfare and… https://t.co/roCd8AG3Cu

— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh)

Namaskaram @TVMohandasPai Sir. With humble regards, I would like to extend an invitation to all MNCs to Andhra Pradesh, where Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri @ncbn Garu has introduced new, business-friendly policies. We view industries as vital stakeholders in our state’s welfare and… https://t.co/roCd8AG3Cu

— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) October 24, 2024

">October 24, 2024

With #SpeedOfDoingBusiness trending, this exchange reflects the mounting frustration among Bengaluru’s business community and neighboring states' eagerness to attract global corporations.