Karnataka CM Urges Companies to Give Priority to Kannadigas in Hiring

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged private companies to prioritise local talent during recruitment drives, assuring them full government support and protection against moral policing or interference.

 Speaking at a CSR-related event here on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said firms looking to hire skilled youngsters can approach the government, which will act as a facilitator.

"Once again, I request you to give importance to local candidates from Karnataka. Otherwise, a lot of issues have been cropping up, but still, we will protect you. We will



ensure that no one misuses their office. There will be no moral policing," he said.

Shivakumar reaffirmed his government's commitment to supporting them, and said it was also their responsibility to ensure that local candidates were given priority.

While clarifying that the state government would not meddle in the skill criteria, the CM stressed that companies must give importance to local candidates, as there is a great talent pool here. "You should recruit Kannadigas. We will not allow anyone to misuse their offices or (interfere in) Kannada issues as well," he said.