Kannada Group Launches Survey on Recruitment of Locals in Bengaluru Tech Firms

Pro-Kannada group meets Google and other tech firms, urges them to hire more locals

The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) also plans to submit a comprehensive report to the state government and seek time-bound action on implementing job reservations.

Kannada group launches survey on recruitment of locals in Bengaluru tech firms

KRV launched its campaign despite an appeal by chief minister DK Shivakumar to not visit information technology and biotech companies to seek the data.

Kannada activists visit tech companies seeking recruitment data

Kannada activists from KRV visit 100+ Bengaluru tech firms seeking hiring data and Kannadiga workforce share amid bias claims; say audit will be peaceful.

Pro-Kannada outfit pushes for jobs for locals, seeks recruitment data from IT firms

KRV teams approached private companies across Karnataka seeking employment data for Kannadigas. The month-long campaign will examine local representation, recruitment transparency and alleged discrimination.

Despite CM’s appeal, KRV begins State-wide drive to seek hiring data from IT firms

KRV launches a statewide drive to demand IT firms disclose Kannadiga employment data, amid government calls for dialogue.

Jobs for locals: Pro-Kannada activists visit Bengaluru IT firms to collect employment data despite CM's call to stay away

Kannada Rakshana Vedike plans to survey technology and manufacturing companies on Kannadiga employment amid allegations of discriminatory hiring, even as CM DK Shivakumar asks organisations not to approach IT firms.