Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Congress Accuses Modi Govt. of Semiconductor Project Bias
The Congress party is accusing Prime Minister Modi's government of being unfair when deciding where to build new factories that make computer chips (semiconductors).
They say the government is picking states that support the ruling party, like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, instead of states run by the opposition.
The government approved four new plants in several states, which they say will boost India's chip industry.
Congress believes this kind of favoritism is bad because it prevents states from competing fairly.
Congress alleges Modi government favors BJP-ruled states in allocating semiconductor projects.
Jairam Ramesh claims projects were relocated from Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
Four new semiconductor plants approved in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab.
Ashwini Vaishnaw stated plants will be operational in 2-3 years.
The projects are backed by US technology majors including Intel and Lockheed Martin.
- Who
- Congress, Jairam Ramesh, Modi government, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Intel, Lockheed Martin.
- What
- Congress accuses the Modi government of bias in allocating semiconductor projects.
- When
- The accusation was made on Thursday after the Union cabinet approved new plants.
- Where
- Projects are being allocated across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab.
- Why
- Congress alleges bias in project allocation, claiming projects were moved to favor specific states.
Congress's View
Modi Government's View
Bias Allegations
Congress's View
The Modi government is biased, favoring BJP-ruled states for semiconductor projects.
Modi Government's View
The Modi government is approving semiconductor plants across multiple states.
- Accuser
- Congress
- Accusation
- Bias in semiconductor project allocation
- Government Response
- Approval of plants in multiple states
- Approved Plants location
- Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
- Estimated Operational Time
- 2-3 years
- Cabinet Approval Value
- Rs 4,600 crore
