Karnataka CM warns Bengaluru's IT companies over alleged bias against Kannadigas: What triggered his statement?
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar warned private firms of action if they deliberately deny jobs to Kannadigas. His statement followed a viral video alleging Bengaluru IT companies favour Telugu and Tamil speakers over Kannada-speaking candidates, reigniting debate over jobs for locals.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar warned private IT companies on Sunday that action would be taken if they are found to be deliberately denying jobs to Kannadigas. The warning came after a video alleging language-based discrimination in Bengaluru’s IT sector went viral on social media. According to the video, some IT companies were rejecting candidates who identified Kannada as their mother tongue on their resumes and were favoring candidates from neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
The woman who shared the video claimed Kannada-speaking candidates were being eliminated during shortlisting or interviews, leaving local graduates with fewer opportunities. Shivakumar emphasized the pride the government takes in Bengaluru’s position as a global technology hub and pledged to address concerns over employment opportunities for local youth.
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