Bangalore reservation for locals

I feel it's unreasonable to require MNCs to disclose the number of their employees who are Kannadigas and to prioritize Kannadigas for employment. Such policies seem to be attempting to introduce reservation concepts into sectors like IT, which have traditionally operated on merit-based principles. Implementing such policies may breed resentment against the state and its communities. These measures could also raise doubts among investors about the viability of investing in a state with such regulations. Growing up, Bangalore was renowned for its welcoming people, pleasant weather, and thriving IT sector. However, with increasing instances of hooliganism and policies like these, Bangalore risks losing its appeal, leaving only its pleasant weather. As for my own background, my father is Kannadiga and my mother is Tamilian. Should my company consider me a Kannadiga?

What are your thoughts on the reservation bill that the Karnataka cabinet, chaired by Karnataka CM, has approved? Do you think it will be passed by court or will be thrashed? What will this mean for the invested IT companies and employees already working here?

Rahul G, 🫶

- The Karnataka government's decision to reserve private sector jobs for locals has been met with strong opposition from industry leaders, who argue it will deter talent and investment. - The draft bill mandates 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management roles be reserved for locals, with a 100% quota for Kannadigas in Group C and D jobs. - Critics, including Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai, warn the bill could harm Karnataka's tech hub status and violate constitutional rights. - Legal experts and industry veterans highlight the potential for businesses to relocate due to the restrictive measures, urging investment in education and upskilling instead. - Pro-Kannada organizations support the bill, believing it will create more job opportunities for locals, while the bill awaits legislative approval. Source: Moneycontrol

Karnataka cabinet approves draft bill mandating 50% reservation for locals in management jobs, 75% in non-management categories. Although this is still a draft bill and there will be a lot of challenges before it can get passed both legislative and judicial. Brace yourselves, winter is coming!

I guess there is already a precedence in north India of courts striking down reservations in private sector. So we might really not see this being implemented in Karnataka. Also Supreme Court is already hearing petitions of similar bills passed by Haryana and Andhra Pradesh govt. So this will just get added to that list and will not be implemented until Supreme Court decides on it.

I was at a friends place and it suddenly started raining heavily. I had to reach my girlfriends place ASAP. She was already very angry that I was not spending enough time with her. The problem was that I was not getting any auto on Uber or Rapido. I stopped an auto and asked it for a ride. He quoted Rs 800 for a 4km ride. I was like, "Are you crazy?" I somehow negotiated it down to Rs. 500. But it made me wonder why is this city like this. Like everyone is trying to scam you. Every one is a grifter, from your landlord to auto wallahs to the cops. Have you faced such things in this city?

I moved to Bangalore earlier this year. Like the weather, like the people, like the breweries. All good. But what is even up with the Bandhs that happen in this place? I feel like there have been at least 5 since I moved in. For being India's "Silicon Valley", just these disruptions in operations are not very good. For the pure tech companies, it's not too bad. But when trying to execute something operational in nature, it's much much more tougher. For the larger companies, they have learnings and experiences across covid etc, and have a larger #operating partners who can help them out in cases of downtime. The smaller ones are caught figuring out. Of course, in some way it's not a very big deal. We've learnt from worse times. But it's just that I've not seen this happening as much in Mumbai/Delhi. What's up with the Bandhs of Bangalore? 🤔

Is this true? Does it mean all non locals working there will be removed? How would it play out? What are your thoughts?