The government's attention has now been drawn due to complaints from local youth in Karnataka about not getting employment. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has taken a strong stance on allegations that Bengaluru's IT companies are ignoring Kannada people in recruitment, warning that action will be taken against any company that deliberately avoids hiring local residents.
DK Shivakumar expressed his views on this issue on the social media platform X on Sunday. He clarified that the government has taken the complaints regarding local Kannada-speaking people not getting jobs in Bengaluru's IT companies very seriously. He emphasized that the neglect of the dignity, rights, and employment opportunities of the local people in Karnataka will not be tolerated.
Calling the state the technology capital of the country, the Chief Minister said that the state is proud of the talent, skills, and efficiency of its citizens. If any case arises where a private company deliberately sidelines Kannada people in its recruitment process, appropriate steps will be taken.
This issue became a topic of discussion after several videos circulated on social media. In these videos, some individuals alleged that local Kannada youth are not being provided adequate employment opportunities in Bengaluru's companies. In a recently surfaced video, a woman claimed that some companies are refusing to hire candidates whose resumes mention the Kannada language.
This woman also alleged that during campus interviews held in other states, companies select very few Kannada candidates, causing difficulty for local youth in getting jobs. This woman had requested DK Shivakumar to intervene in this matter through the video.
The government has taken all these complaints and viral videos very seriously. It was clarified through a post on the social media platform X that local residents of Karnataka have top priority. The government will not overlook the rights and dignity of the youth here under any circumstances. However, if any private institution is found to be conspiring to sideline local youth, strict action will be taken against it as per rules.
