Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar warned Bengaluru IT firms, saying Kannadigas are being denied job opportunities due to hiring bias. The warning puts technology hiring practices in the city under political scrutiny.
If the government follows up with hiring rules or pressure on firms, it could change how local tech companies recruit, affecting job seekers across Bengaluru.
Watch for announcements on local hiring rules or notices to Bengaluru IT firms.