“Karnataka proposes 100 pc quota for Kannadigas in private firms: How Congress govt’s move promoting regional chauvinism would spell doom”, Opindia, July 17, 2024:
“On Monday (16th July), the Congress government in Karnataka held a cabinet meeting headed by CM Siddaramaiah. It decided to present seven bills including 100% reservation for Kannadigas in Category C and D jobs in all private industries in the state. However, the legislation extending reservations in the private sector has triggered massive opposition from top Industry leaders and within the state government.
Notably, after facing massive backlash, CM Siddaramaih reportedly deleted his post that highlighted the Cabinet’s decision to extend reservations in the private sector. Additionally, two of his senior ministers have slammed the Labour Ministry for bringing the draft bill without consulting other Ministries and holding discussions with Industry bodies.
Significantly, one of the draft bills seeks to reserve 50% of management jobs and 75% of non-management jobs for local Kannadigas in the private sector……”
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