CM warns of action against firms denying jobs to Kannadigas

Bengaluru, Oct 25 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has warned private companies of strict legal action if they are found discriminating against Kannadigas in recruitment, amid allegations that local candidates are being denied employment opportunities by some information technology (IT) firms in Bengaluru. The warning follows a social media video by a Bengaluru woman alleging that candidates mentioning Kannada as their mother tongue in their resumes were being rejected without being considered for interviews. She also claimed that companies were conducting recruitment drives outside Karnataka instead of visiting local colleges, allegedly limiting opportunities for graduates from the state. The…