Kannadiga reservation bill: Will resolve this confusion, says Karnataka Minister MB Patil

After concerns were raised by industrialists from Karnataka regarding a new Bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in government jobs, Commerce and Industries Minister MB Patil assured wide consultations to address confusion and protect interests of both Kannadigas and industries. He emphasised the need for all states to be competitive in the manufacturing and industrial revolution era. He stated that Karnataka cannot afford to lose in the race of industrialisation.