- Kannadiga groups inspect Bengaluru IT firms for local hiring.
- Demand job reservations, citing Mahishi Committee report recommendations.
- CM warns firms against ignoring Karnataka local candidates.
Bengaluru IT Hiring Row: In the past few weeks, Kannadiga groups have visited IT firms in Bengaluru to inspect the ration of local employees they have hired. The groups have accused these firms of ignoring the candidates from Karnataka in their hiring process, which the IT companies have often denied. Earlier, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the social groups to not directly visit the offices of these companies. However, he asserted that strict action would be taken if any firm is found guilty of deliberately ignoring the local candidates.
What Groups Are Demanding?
The members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) have demanded certain information from the IT firms, including workforce composition, details of recruitment over last three years, and representation of locals in different job categories. The social group has accused the firms of ignoring local talents, further demanding reservation in all forms of jobs for the residents of Karnataka.
Mahishi Committee Report
Formed in 1983, the Mahishi Committee made 58 recommendations in its final report after conducting detailed surveys for around three years. The committee suggested 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in all state government and PSU jobs. It also suggested ensuring a significant share of locals even in the private sector jobs, especially in the lower categories. While 45 of the total recommendations were accepted, the Kannadiga groups allege that those were not fully implemented.
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