The Karnataka government has temporarily put on hold a draft bill enforcing reservations for Kannadigas in private sector jobs. The bill proposed a 50% reservation for administrative posts and 75% for non-administrative posts. This decision has sparked criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with leaders accusing the Congress-led state government of diverting attention from pressing issues and alleged scams. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured that the bill will be revisited and discussed further in upcoming cabinet meetings.
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- Karnataka government temporarily halts the draft bill on reservations for Kannadigas in private sector jobs.
- The bill proposed a 50% reservation for administrative posts and 75% for non-administrative posts.
- BJP leader CT Ravi criticized the move as “natakbaazi” and accused the government of diverting attention from critical issues.
- Ravi highlighted the closure of Kannada schools and accused the government of not addressing the problem.
- BJP leader CR Kesavan pointed out the inconsistency in the Chief Minister’s statements and tweets about the bill.
- Kesavan linked the government’s actions to ongoing assembly sessions and alleged scams.
- Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated that the government aims to act in the best interest of local people and is open to feedback.
- Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the need for further consultations before making a final decision on the bill.
- Minister Priyank Kharge assured the commitment to providing more local jobs and developing a global workforce.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that the bill would be revisited and discussed in the next cabinet meeting.
