Tit for tat ... should it not be so?

A lesson from the Bar Council of India ("BCI") is a must in such situations. Irrespective of whether the IBM employees who are being offered jobs in India after being declared redundant overseas, are Indian or foreigners, Indians domicile in India and equally qualified should first be given preference over those sought to be shifted to India. The first reason being that NRIs left India towards better prospects abroad. However, the ones equally qualified in India should be rewarded for staying in India as they forewent either/both an NRI status or/and huge forex advantages. Secondly, why should we as a nation allow the brunt of unemployment in the US and other countries have a spiral effect on your employment equation. Our unemployed should be preferred over their unemployed personnel that are sought to be shifted to India. The Indian Government needs to actively enact legislation in this regard.

After all, the Indian Constitution assures equal opportunity to its citizens and citizens only, especially in times of crises, and today's scenario does qualify as one; an exact sentiment being reflected by politicians such as Grassley in the US as well. The BCI rightly so, insists upon reciprocity. It is imperative to have a quid pro quo.



References:

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