Kharge said the state “does not have a level playing field” when it comes to semiconductor projects in India so far.

Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge has accused the central government of pressuring semiconductor companies to invest in Gujarat instead of Karnataka. Despite Karnataka's strong ecosystem and policies,

Kharge expressed frustration over the lack of a level playing field for Karnataka in the semiconductor sector, stating that while the state contributes over 10% to India’s electronics manufacturing output,