On Karnataka’s private job quota push, a lesson from Haryana, Bihar | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government’s quota bill to facilitate reservation for locals in private jobs has been put on hold after massive uproar.The decision by the Siddaramaiah government came after stakeholders expressed disappointment and multiple concerns over the outcome which would pan out following the bill’s implementation.Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act…

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Karnataka govt redefines ‘Kannadiga’ to broaden job reservation; likely to table bill in a week | Bengaluru News – Times of India

BENGALURU: In an attempt to avoid legal hurdles and ensure successful implementation of its job reservation policy for local candidates, the Karnataka govt has redefined the term “Kannadiga” to include any person who has been domiciled in the state for 15 years, can speak, read and write Kannada, and has passed a test conducted by…

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