Karnataka Reservation Bill | Nasscom, PhonePe founder, tech workers speak out against the controversial bill
The Hindu
Karnataka Reservation Bill: The state government’s draft bill that aims to reserve 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs for its locals has sparked outrage among tech workers.
The Karnataka state government’s draft bill that aims to reserve 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs for its locals has sparked outrage across the state, with migrant and multilingual tech workers lashing out at the proposed regulation.
The bill that was recently cleared by the state cabinet has been temporarily put on hold as Chief Minister Siddaramiah said, “This will be revisited and decided in the coming days.”
PhonePe CEO and founder Sameer Nigam pointed out how the bill could make life difficult for job-seekers from army families or those who moved around frequently.
“I am 46 years old. Never lived in a state for 15+ yrs[.]My father worked in the Indian Navy. Got posted all over the country. His kids don’t deserve jobs in Karnataka? I build companies. Have created 25000+ jobs across India! My kids dont deserve jobs in their home city Shame.,” posted Nigam on X on Wednesday.
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The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) trade assocation released a statement condemning the idea and expressing its disappointment with the passage of the Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024.
“With over a quarter of India’s digital talent, the state houses over 30% of the total GCCs and around 11000 start-ups. Its deeply disturbing to see this kind of bill which will not only hamper the growth of the industry, impact jobs and the global brand for the state,” noted NASSCOM in its statement, adding that the bill could drive out companies, impact foreign investments, and hurt start-ups.
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