Telugu Desam Party general secretary and Andhra Pradesh information technology and human resources development minister Nara Lokesh is emerging as a strong leader in the party and the government.
He has been making all out efforts to prove his abilities as a leader. He is running around the country to attract investments to the state to prove that he is no non-serious administrator.
Now, Lokesh has also turned into a columnist, writing articles in business dailies, focussing on the need to bring in investors and companies to Andhra Pradesh. Maybe, he has engaged a writer to write the column on his behalf, but it reflects his ideas.
On Wednesday, he wrote a column in Business Standard on the healthy competition among the states in attracting investments, which will only help India grow stronger.
Some of the points raised by Lokesh are:
1. Make no mistake – when companies like ArcelorMittal, LG, and Brookfield deepen their presence in the state, India benefits.
The resulting stronger supply chains, technology transfer, and a wider base of competitive manufacturing and services make for a stronger country.
2. Competition among states is not just real but also healthy. Every corporate entity’s board evaluates risk, reward, and alternatives.
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, for example, have built strong ecosystems in textiles, footwear, and aerospace; their leadership deserves recognition and offers lessons
3. Andhra Pradesh aims to lead on speed, scale, and stability. The state works with the agility of a startup and the discipline of a Fortune 500 firm.
4. We are open to feedback and brickbats, if we get better. We also shrug off uncalled-for jibes from neighbouring states with a smile. The lower they fall, the higher we will go.
The message is simple: “As Andhra Pradesh competes fairly and executes well, India gains – through jobs, innovation, and shared prosperity. When states compete on policy depth and delivery excellence, India wins,” he said.
