Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar Sunday warned private companies of “appropriate action” if they were found to be “deliberately discriminating” against Kannadigas. The viral video ignited a heated debate across social platforms, dividing opinions on recruitment standards, qualifications, and workplace fairness. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar warned private IT firms of strict action following viral social media allegations that local Kannadigas are being intentionally denied jobs.