Kannada Activists Seek Local Hiring Data From Firms
Kannada Rakshana Vedike activists have started visiting IT companies and large retailers in Bengaluru. They are asking for details of Kannadigas in the workforce, recruitment trends and local hiring plans. The month-long campaign has drawn criticism from some sections of the industry.
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Context: Kannada Rakshana Vedike is a Karnataka group that campaigns for the Kannada language and local interests. Bengaluru is a major tech hub, so questions about local hiring matter to many jobseekers in the city.
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