India, Nov. 8 -- Kannadigas constitute the majority of the workforce at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, its operator Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) said on Saturday, amid concerns over employment opportunities for locals. The airport operator also said its ongoing expansion would create more jobs for people from Karnataka.

In a statement, BIAL said it was aware of the concerns raised over local employment and was engaging with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to address them. It did not disclose the number or proportion of Kannadigas employed at the airport.

The statement came a day after pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) held discussions with representatives of 14 companies operat...