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Politics
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Demands Local Hiring in Bengaluru IT Sector
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 01:40 AM
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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged Bengaluru's IT firms to prioritize hiring local Kannadigas. He warned against sidelining them in favor of candidates from other states.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong statement regarding hiring practices in Bengaluru's thriving IT sector. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing local Kannadigas in job recruitment, urging IT firms to ensure fair representation of the state's residents. Shivakumar's statement comes amidst concerns about the increasing influx of talent from other states, potentially leading to a decline in job opportunities for local candidates. He stressed the need for a balanced approach that benefits both the IT industry and the local population.