India, April 26 -- A job posting by a housing finance company in Bengaluru's Jayanagar has sparked backlash among Kannadigas after it advertised walk-in interviews for contact centre executives, prioritizing proficiency in English, Tamil, and Telugu, while making no mention of Kannada, the official and regional language of Karnataka.

The advertisement sought candidates with good communication skills, and mentioned that preference would be given to those with experience in mortgage or banking sectors, along with fluency in English, Tamil, and Telugu.

However, the omission of Kannada in a job based in the state's capital city has led to strong reactions on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).

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