Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
The controversy was triggered after pro-Kannada group Kannada Whistleblowers launched an online petition claiming the state govt should investigate the increasing number of Malayalam- and Telugu-speaking employees working at the airport. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
BIAL said Kannadigas constitute the majority of the airport workforce, adding the state govt remains a key stakeholder While it didn’t provide any demographic data of its employees. As the airport continues to grow and expand, it will generate further opportunities for Kannadigas across multiple sectors,” a BIAL spokesperson said. They asked us to visit again after a year and see the change,” KRV president TA Narayana Gowda said.
Bengaluru: After several pro-Kannada organisations alleged there was an increasing number of employees from other states at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), its operator refuted the allegations. “We are aware of the concerns raised around local employment opportunities at the airport and are engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders to address these concerns. The argument gained strength after a delegation of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) visited the airport Friday and met with BIAL officials. The chief executive officers and human resources officers of Kempegowda International Airport Limited (KIAL), Menzies Aviation, DHL Express, Shopper Shop, Star Airlines, Taj SATS India Caterer, Taj Hotel, HMS, Travel Tour (TFS), Air India SATS, Blue Dart India, WFS, Air India and TRS attended the meeting. “The meeting with leaders of major organizations was the first step in that direction. they promised to increase it within a year While acknowledging that this number (of Kannadigas) was low. Download the TOI App.
On Saturday, KIA operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) clarified that the airport is deeply rooted in Karnataka and the state’s identity, culture and aspirations are reflected across the airport through its art, architecture, design and passenger experiences.