Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath takes a dig at migrants from UP, Bihar, says locals deprived of employment because of “outsiders”

In his statement, the CM veiled dig at migrant workers from UP and Bihar saying that people from these states come to MP and local people don't get jobs.

Hours after becoming the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath sparked a controversy when he lodged an attack on immigrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. (PTI)

New Delhi: Hours after becoming the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath sparked a controversy when he lodged an attack on immigrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In his statement, the CM veiled dig at migrant workers from UP and Bihar saying that people from these states come to MP and local people don't get jobs. He further explained why employment for locals in his state is the top priority. Speaking at a press conference, the veteran politician said that waiving off farm loans was a promise made before MP elections and he has fulfilled it. He then said employment was another promise made and he will strive to provide people of Madhya Pradesh with jobs. The CM was quoted as saying, "Our schemes of providing incentives of investment will only be imposed after 70% people from Madhya Pradesh get employment. People from other states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh come here and local people don't get jobs. I have signed file for this." Asked if this would require changing the existing policy, he said, “I have already done (signed) it.” Nath also announced that the government will set up four garment parks to create jobs. Nath (72) sworn in as the 18th chief minister of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The nine-time Lok Sabha member from Chhindwara was elected as the leader of Congress Legislature Party Thursday night.