Amid the uproar over his comments on the stalled job reservation bill in Karnataka, Sameer Nigam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of financial technology company PhonePe, on Sunday apologized unconditionally. He said that he never intended to insult the state and its people. Let us tell you that due to a recent statement, PhonePe had to face criticism and boycott on social media. In fact, the corporation had criticized the Karnataka government’s job quota bill. It originally proposed reservation for local people in the private sector. This proposal is currently suspended.
What did the company say?
Issuing a statement on Sunday, Sameer Nigam said that PhonePe was born in Bengaluru and the team is incredibly proud of its roots in a city that is known for its global technology talent and vibrant diversity. Nigam said, “I have recently read some reports in the media in which I had made some personal comments about the draft Job Reservation Bill last week. “I would first like to clarify that it was never my intention to insult Karnataka and its people.” “If my comments have hurt anyone’s sentiments, I am truly sorry and apologize to you unconditionally,” he said.
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What was the controversial statement?
Let us tell you that last week Sameer Nigam had made a post on the controversial bill, after which there was a sharp reaction on social media. The company had posted on social media platform ‘X’, “I am 46 years old. Has not lived in any state for more than 15 years. My father served in the Indian Navy. He was deployed all over the country. Their children are not eligible for jobs in Karnataka? I build companies. I have created over 25,000 jobs across India! My children are not eligible for jobs in their home town? It is a shameful thing.”
