Karnataka Pauses Controversial Job Quota Bill Amid Industry Backlash

The bill, mandating reservations for locals in private sector jobs, faced strong opposition from tech leaders and business groups.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah deleted his post announcing 100% job quotas for locals after immediate backlash.
The proposal required 70% reservation for non-management and 50% for management jobs in private firms.
Industry leaders warned the bill could drive companies out of Karnataka due to a lack of skilled talent.
Labour Minister clarified that companies could outsource jobs if local skilled candidates were unavailable.
The state government will review the bill in the next cabinet meeting after further consultations.