New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur has triggered a debate on social media after saying his company would not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

In a post on X, Karthik SG , founder of A1 Sports World wrote, "Im sorry for this...

But today we have made it very clear after lengthy discussion and quarrel...

We will not hire any male candidates in our company who come from these 4 states in north india...

Uttar Pradesh.

Rajasthan.

Bihar.

Madhya Pradesh.

We do have 1 Rajasthani already working for us. She has 100% supposed this."

The post drew sharply divided reactions, with some users questioning the decision while others expressed support for it.

One user called the deci...