Putting jobs reservation proposal on hold an insult to Kannadigas: BJP
5 months ago

Putting jobs reservation proposal on hold an insult to Kannadigas: BJP

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A day after the Karnataka Congress government put on hold a bill mandating reservation in jobs for Kannadigas in private sector companies, industries, and enterprises, the Opposition BJP is now accusing the government of trying to divert people’s attention from issues like the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, and Mysuru Urban Development Authority. Slamming the ‘U-turn’ by the Siddaramaiah government, the BJP said by putting the bill on hold, the government has insulted “Kannada, Kannadigas, and Karnataka’’. Calling the decision “cowardly,” Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra said the bill was a long-pending demand of pro-Kannada organisations and within a few hours, the government rolled back the decision. Further, Vijayendra said the government was trying to divert people’s attention from issues like the ST Corporation and MUDA scams, which his party is fighting both inside and outside the legislature.

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Kannadiga quota bill needs to be reconsidered
5 months ago

Kannadiga quota bill needs to be reconsidered

New Indian Express  

Already facing a backlash from the opposition for alleged corruption and nepotism, the Congress government in Karnataka suffered a loss of face on July 17. Within a few hours of announcing a law to reserve private sector jobs for Kannadigas in the state, it encountered sharp protests from the industry and put the bill on hold. approved a bill to …

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
5 months ago

Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind

Hindustan Times  

The fallout and consequences of the new Karnataka State Government Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Bill 2024 could be many if implemented - political, policy, and cultural. While senior executives from the private sector and entrepreneurs of Karnataka’s nearly 11,000 start-up firms were alarmed at the prospect of having to scour through numerous applications to prefer Kannadigas while hiring, …

Opposition slams Karnataka government over withheld reservation bill for Kannadigas
5 months ago

Opposition slams Karnataka government over withheld reservation bill for Kannadigas

Hindustan Times  

The opposition in Karnataka slammed the government on Thursday, demanding clarification from the Siddaramaiah-led administration on the future of the State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, which mandates reservation for Kannadigas in private companies. State BJP president BY Vijayendra attacked the government’s approach, saying, “I don’t think Chief minister Siddaramaiah is serious about …

‘Natakbaazi…’: BJP after Karnataka govt puts reservation bill for Kannadigas on hold
5 months ago

‘Natakbaazi…’: BJP after Karnataka govt puts reservation bill for Kannadigas on hold

Hindustan Times  

After the Karnataka government put a draft bill on quotas for Kannadigas in the private sector on hold, Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi termed it "natakbaazi" and said that in the state, the atmosphere is against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the bill enforcing 50 per cent reservation for administrative …

'Tughlaq Darbar': BJP vs Siddaramaiah on Karnataka jobs quota bill U-turn
5 months, 1 week ago

'Tughlaq Darbar': BJP vs Siddaramaiah on Karnataka jobs quota bill U-turn

India Today  

The BJP on Thursday likened the Congress government in Karnataka to Muhammad bin Tughlaq over its U-turn on the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms. Leader of the Opposition R Ashok said the Cabinet had become like a "Tughlaq Darbar" and sought a clarification from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for putting the bill on hold following an uproar by the …

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill
5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

India TV News  

Karnataka job reservation Bill row: With NASSCOM expressing disappointment over a Bill passed by the Karnataka Cabinet to reserve jobs for locals in private industries, Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, invited investors to relocate their businesses. Nara Lokesh invites investors to Andhra Pradesh Nara Lokesh on Wednesday took to X to invite investors after the …

Karnataka govt puts on hold bill on quota for Kannadigas in private sector
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka govt puts on hold bill on quota for Kannadigas in private sector

Hindustan Times  

The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on Wednesday put on hold the controversial bill mandating reservations for Kannadigas in the private sector. “The draft bill intended to provide reservations for Kannadigas in private sector companies, industries, and enterprises is still in the preparation stage. "The bill approved by the Cabinet to provide reservation for Kannadigas in private sector organisations, industries and enterprises …

Kannadiga reservation bill: Will resolve confusion, says Minister M.B. Patil as industries raise concerns
5 months, 1 week ago

Kannadiga reservation bill: Will resolve confusion, says Minister M.B. Patil as industries raise concerns

The Hindu  

After industrialists from Karnataka expressed their apprehensions about the new Bill approved by the Cabinet that mandates 100% reservation for Kannadigas in “C and D” grade government jobs, State Commerce and Industries Minister M.B. We will ensure that the interests of Kannadigas are protected, alongside those of the industries,” Mr. Patil said in a post on ‘X’. The sharp criticism …

'No Need To Panic': Karnataka Govt Reacts To Private Sector Quota Bill Backlash, Says Consultation On The Cards
5 months, 1 week ago

'No Need To Panic': Karnataka Govt Reacts To Private Sector Quota Bill Backlash, Says Consultation On The Cards

News 18  

Amid backlash from industry giants over a bill mandating reservation to Kannadigas in private firms, the Karnataka government on Wednesday said it will have wider consultations and discussions on the matter. State IT minister Priyank Kharge said he has requested chief minister Siddaramaiah to loop in industry experts and other departments on the bill’s clauses and only then implement it. …

Karnataka's Big Move Backing Reservation For Locals In Private Sector Draws Backlash
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's Big Move Backing Reservation For Locals In Private Sector Draws Backlash

News 18  

The Karnataka government has put the bill mandating reservation for locals in private jobs on hold after backlash. ‘Bengaluru not built by Kannadigas alone’: CPI MP John Brittas Speaking about the bill, CPI Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said that it was discriminatory and not a “well-thought-out decision” by the Karnataka Cabinet. This is a fascist bill as in Animal …

Karnataka to give sops to firms only if Kannadigas get priority in jobs
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka to give sops to firms only if Kannadigas get priority in jobs

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Industrial establishments not giving first priority to Kannadigas in jobs, as prescribed, will not be eligible for rebates, tax exemptions and incentives from the state as the Karnataka government moots wide-ranging measures for comprehensive development and promotion of Kannada at different levels. Activists have been demanding for many years now a legal framework providing teeth to existing rules and …

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