Bengaluru CEO defends hiring ban on men from four states as 'regionalist, not racist'

A Bengaluru CEO has defended a company policy that restricts hiring of men from four states, distinguishing the approach as regionalist rather than racist in an interview with NDTV.

The hiring ban has sparked debate over employment discrimination and regional preferences. The CEO argued the policy targets specific regional criteria rather than racial or caste-based discrimination.

The statement highlights ongoing tensions in India's tech sector regarding hiring practices and regional representation in employment.