Suryaa National Desk: Surya IT & Political Bureau, Bangalore: Kannadigas are being discriminated against in the recruitment of information technology companies in the capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru. Surya IT & Political Bureau, Bengaluru: Allegations of discrimination against Kannadigas in the recruitment of information technology companies in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru are causing a stir. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has issued a stern warning that the government will take strict action against the concerned private companies if Kannada candidates are deliberately neglected in the selection of IT candidates. He responded on the social media platform and clarified that Kannadigas is sovereign on Karnataka soil and the government will not agree to curtail the rights, self-respect and employment opportunities of the natives for any reason.
Bhaggumanna Controversy with Viral Video: A video posted by a young woman on social media about the recruitment process in the IT sector in Bangalore has become a hot topic of discussion. She alleged that companies do not conduct campus placements in local colleges in Bengaluru and reject applications if the mother tongue is Kannada in the resume. Her comments that companies are favoring candidates from neighboring states for low wages caused a lot of anger in the local communities. A clear warning to companies: Responding to these developments, the government has revealed that it is taking the issue of local employment very seriously.
The government has reminded that the skill, talent and hard work of Kannadigas are very important in the development of Bangalore as an international technology capital. It has clarified that strict action will be taken as per the legal provisions if the inquiry finds that there is bias against local candidates or discrimination on the basis of language in the selection process.
