Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Job Post Sparks Row Over Language Preference
A company in Bengaluru posted a job for an HR head but said they didn't want people who speak Kannada or Marathi.
This made many people angry because they think it's unfair to exclude people who speak the local languages.
Some people asked why speaking Kannada, the official language of Karnataka, should be a problem.
The company hasn't said anything about the criticism yet.
Skill Sonics posted a job for an HR Head in Bengaluru, excluding Kannada and Marathi speakers.
The company cited 'diversity' as the reason for the language preference.
The job post sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many calling it discriminatory.
Critics questioned why speaking Kannada, the official language of Karnataka, should be a barrier.
Skill Sonics has not issued an official statement addressing the backlash.
- Who
- Skill Sonics, a private company in Bengaluru
- What
- Job posting for HR Head excluding Kannada and Marathi speakers
- When
- January 11, 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Company cited 'diversity' as the reason for the language preference
- Company
- Skill Sonics
- Job Position
- Human Resources Head
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Controversial Requirement
- Non-Kannada/Marathi speaking candidate
- Reason Given
- Diversity
- Public Reaction
- Widespread criticism and outrage
- Company Response
- No official statement yet