Karnataka Government Warns Bengaluru Firms Over Denying Jobs To Kannada Speakers
· India · Indian Express, News18
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned private companies in Bengaluru of strict action after allegations emerged that tech and lending firms were bypassing native Kannada speakers during hiring. A viral video posted on social media highlighted how specific Bengaluru employers mandated proficiency in languages such as Tamil or Telugu while conducting campus interviews in other states. The video also claimed that firms hire average students from outside the state at lower salaries, who subsequently bring in workers from their own communities. Shivakumar stated on X that the government takes the issue seriously and will not allow the rights and dignity of Kannadigas to be disregarded by private institutions. The Karnataka labour department is already aware of these hiring practices.
Why it matters
The warning affects job seekers and private employers across Karnataka's tech and financial sectors, setting up potential regulatory friction over local employment preferences.
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