📰 Lokesh vs Priyank Kharge: South’s New Twitter War 💥
- MediaFx
- Oct 4
- 1 min read
TL;DR:Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Karnataka’s Priyank Kharge are in a fiery online spat after Lokesh’s remarks pitching Andhra as a better investment hub than Bengaluru. 🚀 Both exchanged jabs on arrogance, infrastructure, and “desperate scavenging.”
What Happened?
Lokesh tweeted that firms moving north of Bengaluru could shift to Anantapur, calling it Andhra’s upcoming aerospace hub.
Kharge hit back, calling Andhra’s strategy “desperate scavenging” and comparing Lokesh to a parasite. 🐍
Lokesh replied, saying “Arrogance, like potholes, should be fixed first,” triggering a viral meme storm.
Flashback / Context
Bengaluru remains India’s IT capital, but Andhra is wooing tech firms post-bifurcation.
Lokesh often highlights Hyderabad–Anantapur’s growth corridor as the next big hub.
Kharge defended Bengaluru’s status, citing GDP growth projections of 8.5% till 2035.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: Lokesh boosts Andhra’s visibility among investors; Kharge defends Karnataka’s pride.
Losses: None major—just more political posturing that amuses netizens. 😂
Voters: Get a peek at how states compete for tech and talent.
People’s Angle
For Telugu techies in Bengaluru, it’s a mix of pride and confusion—jobs are in one state, roots in another. 💻 Youth online are calling it the “South India IT meme war.”
MediaFx Take
Healthy competition between states can create more jobs—but when it turns ego-driven, the people lose focus. ⚡ Instead of “who’s better,” both states should ask, “how do we grow together?”
