Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms
NDTV
On Tuesday Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared there would be 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D jobs in private companies.
The Karnataka government has paused a contentious bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas. The bill, cleared Monday, requires firms in India's IT capital to prioritise local hires for 70 per cent of non-management roles and 50 per cent of management-level jobs.
The quota announcement was made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Tuesday evening.
The Chief Minister said his "pro-Kannada government" would ensure all "Kannadigas (get) an opportunity to lead a comfortable life in the motherland... and avoid being deprived of jobs in the land of Kannada". However, his X post said mandated 100 per cent reservation at certain levels.
