Naidu Denies Any Move To Relocate HAL

Kadapa: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday dismissed reports in a section of media on HAL relocation claims

Speaking at Mahanadu of TDP here, he categorically dismissed media reports and political allegations suggesting that he sought the relocation of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility from Karnataka to AP. He clarified that his appeal to the Centre was solely focused on establishing a defence manufacturing hub in Andhra Pradesh — not on shifting existing institutions from other states.

“I never asked for the HAL located in Bengaluru to be shifted to AP. It’s a massive, strategic facility — such institutions can’t and shouldn’t be moved. I have never sought the relocation of any project from one region to another, and such an idea is not part of my history,” the Chief Minister stated.

He emphasised that Lepakshi in Anantapur district is highly suitable for setting up aircraft manufacturing and defence-related industries. “I had earlier highlighted Lepakshi’s potential, but unfortunately, some politicians in Karnataka misunderstood this as an attempt to shift HAL to Andhra Pradesh,” he said.