Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar said IT companies would be protected from moral policing but must ensure Kannadigas form the majority of their workforce. Bengaluru, Nov 5 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has urged private companies to prioritise local talent during recruitment drives, assuring them full government support and protection. Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar urges private companies to prioritise Kannadigas hiring while promising government support and protection from interference.