Karnataka: CM Shivakumar asks pro-Kannada groups to stay away from IT firms, promises action on hiring bia

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged pro-Kannada organizations to avoid taking matters into their own hands amid recruitment concerns. Reports claimed that local candidates in Bengaluru are often overlooked by technology companies in hiring processes. The government will investigate allegations of discrimination against native Kannada speakers in the tech industry. Previous proposals for job quotas have sparked controversy, highlighting tensions between local employment and industry interests.