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

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on social media site X called CM’s Wednesday night’s decision a ‘cowardly’ one. “Why mess with the lives of Kannadigas.” The government’s about-face followed widespread backlash from the technology sector and industry captains who termed the move regressive. The Congress government also sought to alleviate industry concerns.