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Karthik SG Under Fire for Banning UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan Men from Jobs
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:40
Karthik SG Under Fire for Banning UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan Men from Jobs
- •Bengaluru entrepreneur Karthik SG, founder of A1 Sports World, announced his company would not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
- •Karthik SG stated the decision stemmed from an alleged incident involving a former male employee accused of abusive behavior towards female staff.
- •The allegations against the former employee have not been independently verified.
- •The controversial hiring policy has sparked widespread criticism from founders, professionals, and social media users.
- •Karthik SG continues to defend his decision, citing workplace safety as the primary reason for the ban.
Key Questions Answered
Karthik SG stated that the hiring policy was introduced following an alleged incident involving a former employee accused of abusive behavior toward female employees, citing workplace safety as his primary concern.
The hiring restriction applies to male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
The decision has drawn significant criticism from various founders, professionals, and social media users who questioned whether restrictions should be based on a candidate's state of origin due to individual misconduct.
