Honda Stays in Karnataka, Minister Calls Claim Baseless
Karnataka's Industries Minister MB Patil has said Honda Motors is not moving out of the state. He called claims by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy about Honda baseless. Patil warned that such claims could hurt investment in Karnataka. He said Honda has been operating successfully in the state. The matter has been raised in public by both sides.
Context
Honda makes motorcycles and cars in India. Plant decisions by carmakers are closely watched because they bring jobs and supplier business, and Karnataka is one of India's major manufacturing states.
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