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Bangalore International Airport Limited has pushed back against allegations of hiring bias, asserting that its workforce practices are deeply rooted in Karnataka. The claim from activists puts a spotlight on regional employment equity, a recurring pressure point for large infrastructure employers in India. The dispute underscores the ongoing tension between local hiring expectations and corporate recruitment practices in the HR space.
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workforce-policyThe Times of India· 8:51 AM PST
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates Kempegowda International Airport, has rejected claims by pro-Kannada groups that the airport increasingly employs workers from other states. BIAL says Kannadigas make up most of the airport workforce but gave no demographic data. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike reports that major employers, including Menzies Aviation and DHL Express, promised to increase local hiring within a year.
