That identity-based politics is gaining traction is reflected in the announcement by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan that all government jobs in the state will be given to the locals. Though Chouhan’s statement is being seen as a political compulsion in the light of the Assembly bypolls in the Chambal-Gwalior region, where the pressure is on Jyotiraditya Scindia to perform, it has created a controversy, as students from various parts of the country study in educational institutes of that state. The CM had earlier been in the news for sparring with his Punjab counterpart over the geographical indication (GI) tag for basmati and drew flak after a member of a religious minority group was allegedly assaulted in Barwani district.
States like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have also pitched for giving jobs to locals post-lockdown. This is mostly because of the reverse exodus of migrants that has created a job shortage. But what Chouhan has to make sure is that, first, there are enough jobs. Even in the government sector, there are no jobs. Along with the public sector, the organised private sector has seen job losses, pay cuts and manpower rationalisation. Now, as economic activities start to pick up, the concern is about finding people to do the work. Offering jobs will also mean ensuring the required qualification. Promising government jobs to the locals is no solution for unemployment, for which the state also needs to attract investment and encourage private enterprise.
A final roadmap of the MP plan is awaited but a distinction will be needed between ‘domicile’ and ‘place of birth’. In Jharkhand, for example, Babulal Marandi resigned as the chief minister after proposing a domicile policy for the state that had seen an influx of outsiders in the wake of industrialisation, creating a ‘locals versus outsiders’ situation. It led to huge protests. Indicating place of birth was to be a requirement if a nationwide NRC were to be implemented and it had caused confusion. Political though Chouhan’s concerns may be, he will be required to tread with caution.
The Tribune
20.08.2020
1. Which among the following statements is/ are correct in context of paragraph ?
1. Madhya Pradesh has opted for domicile based reservation.
2.The place or birth and domicile is the basis of the NRC.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
2. What is the theme of the paragraph ?
a. The reservation for the locals is good for the country.
b. National wide NRC and reservation in the job should be applied simultaneously.
c. The policy of reservation for locals should be implemented with caution.
d. A proposal of domicile policy is needed.
3. Which among the following states have emphasized upon the reservation for the locals ?
1. Maharashtra
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Jharkhand
4. Madhya Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1, 2 and 3 only
b. 2 , 3 and 4 only
c. 1, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Which among the following statements is/ are correct in context of paragraph ?
1. Both public and private sector have seen job losses in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Offering jobs to the locals will attract the investment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which among the following statements is not correct in context of paragraph ?
a. Identity based politics is gaining ground.
b. The dispute of religious minorities is an inter-state dispute.
c. The food product identity is related to the State of Madhya Pradesh.
d. The government should focus on qualification and attracting investment.
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