Nara Lokesh, IT and HRD minister of Andhra Pradesh, highlights the state's achievement in securing Rs 4 lakh crore investments in just seven months by maintaining consistent policies and governance. He underscores the NDA government's contributions in attracting big investments and emphasizes the continuing support from the Union government for major projects, advocating for NDA's re-election for sustained development.
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