Delegation Demands Fair Recruitment Practices for Kannadigas at 515 Army Base Workshop
Kannadigas Seek Justice in Recruitment: KDA Chairman Writes to Defence Minister Following Memorandum Submission
Bengaluru: A
determined delegation led by Veekaputra Srinivas, President of the All
Karnataka Vishnu Sena Samiti, accompanied by office bearers Veerendra Patil,
Aditya, Parshwanath, Kannada Sri Samanyara Koota, and Harsha Laxman, President
of Kannada Vidyarthi Koota, submitted a memorandum to Dr. Purushotham Bilimale,
Chairman of the Kannada Development Authority (KDA). The memorandum outlined
grievances about the neglect of local candidates in central government
recruitment for Group C and D posts at the 515 Army Base Workshop in Bengaluru.
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Key Demands
Highlighted in the Memorandum
The memorandum emphasized several demands,
including:
- Publishing recruitment advertisements in local newspapers across
Karnataka.
- Allowing Kannada as a medium for written tests in Group C and D
posts.
- Extending application deadlines and deferring recruitment processes
to ensure fairness.
- Securing intervention by the state government, MPs, and central
ministers to protect Kannada-speaking aspirants.
It also cited past successful campaigns led by the
association in collaboration with the KDA, Karnataka’s Chief Ministers, and
MPs, which had achieved positive outcomes for Kannadigas.
KDA Chairman
Steps into Action
Responding to the delegation, Dr. Purushotham
Bilimale assured immediate steps to address their concerns. He has since
written a detailed letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, highlighting the
recruitment process's shortcomings. The letter specifically pointed out the
lack of local publicity, leaving Kannada-speaking candidates unaware of job
opportunities.
Dr. Bilimale urged the Defence Minister to:
- Publish recruitment notifications widely in local Kannada
newspapers.
- Allow examinations in Kannada as an option.
- Extend recruitment deadlines to ensure fairness for local
candidates.
“This is an issue of federal fairness and justice
for Kannadigas. We will also engage Karnataka MPs and central ministers to
advocate for this cause,” Dr. Bilimale said.
Delegation
Criticizes Silence of Karnataka MPs
The delegation expressed disappointment over the
lack of response from Karnataka MPs on this critical issue. Advocate Satya
Shree and Parshwanath called it a betrayal of the state’s youth, urging
stronger representation from elected officials to address this pressing matter.
Historical
Advocacy Cited as Precedent
The memorandum recalled the efforts of former Chief
Minister S.M. Krishna, who had successfully advocated for Kannada to be
included as a medium for written tests. The letter from Krishna to then Defence
Minister George Fernandes was highlighted as an example of effective
collaboration that safeguarded local interests.
Call for
Intensified Efforts
The delegation urged the KDA to hold press
conferences, mobilize support, and push for the central government’s
intervention to rectify the ongoing neglect of Kannada-speaking candidates.
As this issue gains momentum, the spotlight remains
on the central government’s response to the KDA Chairman’s appeal and the
demands of the Kannadiga community.
Quotes/Statements
- "Ensuring fair opportunities for Kannadigas in recruitment
processes is not just a regional demand; it is a matter of justice and
national integration." – Dr.
Purushotham Bilimale, Chairman, KDA.
- "The neglect of local candidates in Karnataka-based central government
recruitments is unacceptable. We demand transparency and fairness." – Veekaputra Srinivas, President, All Karnataka Vishnu Sena
Samiti.
- "Publishing recruitment notifications in local Kannada
newspapers is a basic step toward equality. Karnataka’s youth deserve a
level playing field." –
Advocate Satya Shree.
- "The silence of Karnataka MPs on this critical issue is a
betrayal of the state’s youth. We need stronger representation in
safeguarding their rights." –
Harsha Laxman, President, Kannada Vidyarthi Koota.
- "Recruitment in Kannada promotes federal principles and
strengthens local participation in national institutions." – Dr. Purushotham Bilimale.
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