Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar warned of strict action against private institutions found to be deliberately sidelining Kannadigas in recruitment, amid complaints of locals being denied. The Karnataka government has issued a stern warning to information technology firms in Bengaluru against deliberately sidelining Kannadigas in recruitment. Shivakumar has warned of action against private companies found deliberately denying employment opportunities to Kannadigas following complaints about.