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Jobs for locals: BJP Karnataka chief asks Siddaramaiah to present bill in ongoing legislature session

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Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for putting the bill mandating job reservations for local Kannadigas on hold. Vijayendra accused the CM of bowing down to pressure from anti-Karnataka forces and suggested that there were political motivations behind the decision. While the government faced backlash from the tech industry, industry minister MB Patil reassured that the government is committed to creating jobs for Kannadigas but will approach it in a more amicable manner. The bill had initially received mixed reviews, with concerns about its impact on investment and employment.