“Revanth Reddy Claims Tesla Pressured to Shift Investment from Telangana to Gujarat”

In Short

• Tesla wanted to invest in Telangana, claims Revanth Reddy
• Reddy alleges Tesla was pressured to shift to Gujarat
• Reddy criticises PM Modi and Amit Shah for favouring Gujarat

In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made startling allegations against the BJP-led central government, asserting that American automotive giant Tesla had expressed interest in investing in Telangana but was coerced into relocating its investment plans to Gujarat.

Reddy, a prominent Congress leader, accused the central government of exerting pressure on both Tesla and Foxconn to abandon their investment plans in Telangana.

Expressing his dismay over the alleged interference, Reddy questioned the fairness of the central government’s treatment towards states other than Gujarat.

He emphasized that Telangana, as an integral part of India, deserved equal consideration for investment opportunities.

Reddy, holding the Chief Minister’s position, underscored his state’s capability to facilitate investments and expressed disappointment at the reported pressure tactics employed to divert investment away from Telangana.

Reddy’s criticism extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, whom he accused of favoring Gujarat over other states.

He condemned the perceived notion that Gujarat alone represented India, highlighting the diverse landscape of the nation and the rights of other states to attract investments.

Reports have indicated that Tesla, in its pursuit of establishing a manufacturing facility in India, received offers of land from Maharashtra and Gujarat.

The company’s interest in the Indian market has been longstanding, with ongoing negotiations with the government for over a year.

Furthermore, Reddy raised concerns over the unequal representation of southern states in the Union Cabinet, particularly pointing out the disparity between the number of cabinet ministers from Telangana compared to states like Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

Reddy alleged that the neglect of southern states by the central government reflected a bias against the people of South India, branding them as “second-grade citizens” in the eyes of the BJP leadership.

As Reddy’s claims add fuel to the ongoing debate on regional disparities and central-state relations, they highlight broader concerns regarding equitable development and fair distribution of resources across the nation.