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Telangana Congress Celebrates as Revanth Reddy's Govt Meets RTC Demands

Congress party leaders in Telangana celebrated by pouring milk over a portrait of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after the state government met key demands of RTC employees. The government announced an 11% Pay Revision Commission hike, merger of RTC with the state, and permission for union elections. Congress leader Motha Rohith accused the previous BRS regime of ignoring employee concerns, praising the current government's pro-worker stance. The resolution came after a strike by RTC employees, with the government agreeing to 31 out of 32 demands.

Key Points: Telangana Congress Celebrates RTC Demands Met

  • Congress leaders celebrate with milk over Revanth Reddy portrait
  • Govt grants 11% PRC hike to RTC employees
  • RTC merger with state government approved
  • 31 out of 32 employee demands resolved
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Telangana: Congress leaders celebrate as Revanth's govt meets RTC demands

Congress leaders celebrate after Telangana govt meets RTC demands, including 11% PRC hike and merger, ending employee strike.

"The Congress government has once again proved that the government is a pro-workers and pro-people government. - Motha Rohith"

Hyderabad, April 25

Following successful negotiations between the RTC Joint Action Committee and the state government, Congress party leaders celebrated by pouring milk over a portrait of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

The celebration comes after the state government announced landmark decisions for RTC employees, including an 11% Pay Revision Commission (PRC) hike, the official merger of the RTC with the state government, and approval for union elections.

Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Motha Rohith said that the state government has addressed long-pending demands of RTC employees, accusing the previous BRS regime of ignoring their concerns.

"The RTC employees have had various demands for the past several years, and the previous BRS regime has also paid a deaf ear to the RTC employees. But this time the Congress government, the people's government of Telangana under the able leadership of Honourable CM Revanth Reddy ji, Mahesh Kumar Goud ji, Bhatti Vikramarka ji and Ponnam Prabhakar ji have once again proved that the government is a pro-workers and pro-people government," he said.

He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and other senior leaders, the government has granted an 11 per cent PRC, permitted union elections in the RTC department, and committed to resolving 31 out of 32 demands.

"They have granted 11% PRC, they have granted permission to organise union elections in the RTC department, and they have also committed to resolving 31 out of 32 demands. So this once again proves the commitment of the Congress party towards the RTC employees and various other sections of people of Telangana," he said.

This comes after an RTC employees' strike erupted in Telangana and raised 32 demands. Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that the government is ready to agree to 29 of the 32 demands.

On Thursday, the state cabinet also appealed to the RTC employees to call off their strike, inviting the unions for discussions.

Tension erupted at the Maheshwaram Bus Depot in Rangareddy district on Thursday after police stopped BJP workers from entering the premises in support of the ongoing Telangana Government Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees' strike.

The workers later entered the depot and raised slogans against the state government, demanding resolution of the issues faced by RTC employees.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm happy for the RTC employees, but where's the money coming from? Telangana state finances are already stretched. Hope this doesn't mean more taxes on common people like us. Still, kudos to the government for addressing the strike.
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Ramesh W
As a bus commuter from Hyderabad, I just want the strike to end. My daily commute has been a nightmare. PRC hike to employees is fine, but please ensure buses run on time. People like me depend on RTC every single day. 🚍
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Sarah B
Interesting how Congress is using this to take credit. But let's be honest - the previous BRS government also ignored RTC demands for years. At least someone is doing something. Only 31 out of 32 demands agreed though - one still pending. Hope they resolve it soon.
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Vikram M
Sorry, but pouring milk over a portrait? That's pure political theater. Focus on implementation instead of these rituals. RTC employees need better working conditions and regular wage revisions, not photo ops. Still, better than BRS's deaf ear as the article says.
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Naveen S
Good move by Revanth Reddy government. But why did it take a strike to get things done? RTC employees have been asking for PRC for years. Also, this merger with state government - what does it mean practically? Need clarity on implications for future privatisation talks. #TelanganaRTC

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