Gujarat Isn't Pakistan: Devendra Fadnavis On Losing Projects To State

The Maharashtra deputy chief minister said India is in the era of "competitive federalism" and the number of states vying for investments has gone up to 10 from two-three earlier.

Amid criticism over losing projects to Gujarat, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the neighbouring state isn't Pakistan, and it is natural for some projects to go to other states.

Speaking at the India Global Forum here, Mr Fadnavis said we are in the era of "competitive federalism" and the number of states vying for investments has gone up to 10 now from just two-three earlier, a "welcome" development.

"A company going to Gujarat, Karnataka or Delhi...it's not Pakistan. It's our country," Mr Fadnavis said.