Karnataka IT Jobs Row: Kannadigas vs Outsiders? KRV's Campaign Sparks BIG Debate | Brass Tacks

Karnataka Jobs Row: Are Kannadigas Being Denied Jobs? KRV vs IT CompaniesWho gets Bengaluru's IT jobs? A major debate has erupted in Karnataka after Kannada activists, led by the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), began approaching private companies and IT firms demanding recruitment data and greater employment opportunities for locals.As part of its 'Agraha Abhiyana' campaign, KRV is seeking details of companies' total workforce, the percentage of Kannadigas employed and recruitment figures over the last three years. The organisation alleges that qualified local candidates are being sidelined in favour of applicants from outside Karnataka.But the campaign has sparked another controversy. Are these demands justified, or do the methods adopted by activists risk creating pressure on businesses and damaging Bengaluru's investment climate?Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to Kannada organisations not to take matters into their own hands, insisting that complaints should be addressed through the government and within the law.With the debate over local employment, merit, hiring practices and private-sector job reservations gaining momentum, some big questions remain:Are Kannadigas getting a fair share of Karnataka's IT jobs?Should private companies disclose their local hiring numbers?Is the KRV campaign justified, or are its methods problematic?Can Karnataka protect local employment without hurting its IT industry?Watch the full discussion as experts debate Karnataka's growing jobs row and the future of Bengaluru's IT sector.Subscribe to CNN-News18 for the latest political debates, breaking news and in-depth analysis. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtub