The controversial law requiring Kannadigas to have reservations in the private sector was placed on hold by the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on Wednesday.
Draft Bill Under Consideration
“Work is still being done on the draft bill that will grant Kannadigas reservations in private sector businesses, industries, and enterprises. The next cabinet meeting would include a thorough debate before a final decision is made, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated in a post on X.
Law Temporarily Shelved
The Cabinet-approved law that would have allowed Kannadigas to be given preference in private sector organizations, businesses, and industries has been temporarily shelved. The chief minister’s office released a statement, which PTI said. “This will be revisited and decided in the coming days.”
Reservation Requirements in the Law
“Any industry, factory, or other establishment shall appoint fifty percent of local candidates in management categories and seventy percent in non-management categories,” the text of the law stated.
The laws pertaining to the Kannadiga quota drew criticism from the Karnataka administration. The law was dubbed a “regressive move showing shortsightedness” by the titans of industry.
Removal of Statement from X Post
The following statement was removed from an X post by Siddaramaiah: “The Cabinet meeting held yesterday approved a bill to make recruitment of 100 percent Kannadigas mandatory for “C and D” grade posts in all private industries in the state.” The post discussed 100% reservations for Kannadigas.
Concerns from the Tech Industry
As a tech hub, we require qualified personnel, and while creating jobs for residents is the goal, this action cannot jeopardize our position as the industry leader in technology. High-skilled hiring must be excused from this policy under certain conditions, according to Biocon managing director Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.
Ministerial Discussions
Karnataka minister MB Patil had stated he would talk to the chief minister, the ministers of IT and BT, the minister of law, and the minister of labor about the bill as the outcry against it grew.
More people will be consulted. Along with the interests of the industries, we would make sure that the interests of Kannadigas are safeguarded,” he had declared.
