Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expressed opposition to state-mandated job reservations for local workers, arguing that companies should prioritize skills, as such policies can harm businesses. She stated that companies naturally prefer locals if they possess the necessary qualifications. Some social media users countered, questioning why migrant workers should be favored when rules mandate local hiring. However, legal precedents from the Andhra Pradesh High Court and Supreme Court have previously deemed similar local job quotas unconstitutional.