Karnataka Government Warns Private IT Firms Against Sidelining Local Kannadiga Talent

25 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm · 12h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state government will take appropriate action against private institutions, including information technology companies, if they deliberately sideline native Kannadigas in hiring. Addressing growing complaints regarding employment practices in Bengaluru's technology ecosystem, Shivakumar stated on social platform X that the state takes immense pride in local talent and will not compromise the rights and opportunities of Kannadigas. While Bengaluru remains globally recognized as India's technology capital, the government emphasized that private tech firms operating within the state must maintain fair employment practices for regional professionals.