Karnataka job reservation bill for locals: Why is it controversial? | Decode Karnataka

Last week, the Karnataka Cabinet passed The Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024.

The draft Bill mandates 50% reservation in managerial positions and 70% in non-managerial category for local candidates in private firms and establishments. It defines a ‘local candidate’ as anyone born in Karnataka, domiciled for at least 15 years in the State, and who can read, write and speak Kannada. For those who do not possess a secondary school certificate, the Bill calls for a Kannada language proficiency test.

Despite obvious legal issues, why have States repeatedly felt the need for such Bills to protect local interest? What has been the history of job reservation for Kannadigas in Karnataka?

Reporting: Nalme Nachiyar and Sharath Srivatsa
Video and Production: Ravichandran N

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