Karnataka, the epitome of knowledge-based India, is damaging itself through public squabbles. Haryana is an up-and-comer for the knowledge-based mantle, and the states leadership has identified its objectives and strategy with clarity.

Both need the Centre to formulate a clear policy framework on infrastructure to empower their people, with a high level of enabling facilities at sustainable prices.

The Karnataka conundrum: Karnataka seemed to have it all, with Bangalore, the icon of aspiring India. Chief Minister Dharam Singh is now known for Bangalores notorious infrastructure.

However, he has considerable administrative experience in his eight consecutive terms. He was minister for public works under S M Krishna, and has been responsible for home, excise, social welfare, urban development and revenue. While his reputation of being too nice may not help, he has also to deal with his coalition partner, former PM Deve Gowda.

Mr Deve Gowda was an engineer, and has been minister for public works and for irrigation. He exercises enormous influence as a former PM and JD (S) leader, and has created controversies over IT and knowledge-based services, the new Bangalore airport, and the Bangalore-Mysore expressway.

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