DK Shivakumar's big warning to B'luru IT firms over sidelining Kannadiga candidates
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has warned IT companies in Bengaluru against discriminating against local Kannadiga candidates in hiring. The statement follows viral social media reports alleging that firms are prioritizing speakers of other languages over native Kannada speakers.
Why it matters
This highlights growing tensions regarding regional identity and employment rights in India's primary technology hub, potentially impacting corporate hiring policies.
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar has warned that the state government will take action against IT companies found to be deliberately sidelining Kannadigas in job opportunities.In a post on X on Sunday, Shivakumar said the government had taken the issue seriously and would not allow the rights, dignity and employment opportunities of Kannadigas to be disregarded."It is disheartening to hear complaints that Kannadigas are being denied job opportunities in Bengaluru's IT companies. The government has taken seriously the issue of native Kannada speakers being sidelined," Shivakumar wrote.Emphasising the state's commitment to protecting local interests, he said, "In Karnataka, the Kannadiga is sovereign.
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