Karnataka CM warns of action against private firms sidelining Kannadigas

Karnataka CM warns of action against private firms sidelining Kannadigas left Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar remarks followed a series of complaints on social media alleging that Kannadigas were being denied employment opportunities. X/@DKShivakumar X/@DKShivakumar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/n5b81f/article71623154.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261024118L.jpg ANI Bengaluru, Oct 24 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar looking out of the window while sitting inside the Golden Chariot luxury tourist train during its inauguration at the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, in Bengaluru on Saturday. (@DKShivakumar X/ ANI Photo) D.K. Shivakumar says the government will act if companies are found deliberately denying employment opportunities to local candidates Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (October 25, 2026) warned that the government would take appropriate action against private companies found deliberately sidelining Kannadigas in employment.The government would not allow the rights, dignity and opportunities of Kannadigas to be disregarded, he said.