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Telangana's Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has strongly urged TGSRTC employees to reconsider their planned strike, emphasizing the government's recent financial support. The minister highlighted significant investments, including clearing Rs 1,039 crore in provident fund arrears and approving 3,038 new jobs. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has also personally appealed to workers, stressing the importance of protecting their organization during challenging times. The government is positioning itself as supportive and transparent, hoping to prevent potential disruptions in public transportation.

Key Points: Ponnam Prabhakar Urges TGSRTC Workers to Halt Strike Plan

  • Government paid Rs 400 crore in employee bonds
  • 3,038 new jobs approved for TGSRTC
  • Minister highlights previous government's neglect
  • CM seeks employee cooperation during financial challenges
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Telangana transport minister urges RTC employees not to go on strike

Telangana Transport Minister appeals to RTC employees to withdraw strike, highlights government's support and recent financial investments

"It is their organisation and they have the responsibility to protect it - Revanth Reddy, Telangana CM"

Hyderabad, May 5

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday appealed to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees not to go on strike as this would inconvenience people.

Leaders of TGSRTC employees' unions met the minister to bring their problems to his notice.

Stating that the government was ready to address their issues, the minister urged the employees to withdraw their decision to go on strike from May 6.

Ponnam Prabhakar told the unions that he and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy were always ready to hear their grievances. He stated that the government was giving priority to protection of the RTC, welfare of employees and amenities to passengers.

The minister urged the unions not to go on strike as the RTC has just started recovering from its losses and problems were being addressed.

He also told the union leaders that the previous BRS government had neglected the RTC for 10 years. It neither purchased a single new bus nor provided a job. He alleged that the previous K.C. Rao-led government used the employees Cooperative Credit Society (CCS) and Provident Fund (PF).

Ponnam Prabhakar stated that after the Congress government came to power, it paid Rs 400 crore towards the bonds issued to RTC employees and also paid Rs 1,039 crore to clear long-pending PF arrears and gave Rs 345 crore towards CCS arrears.

The transport minister mentioned that 1,500 appointments were made on compassionate grounds while 3,038 new jobs were approved.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had also made an appeal to TGSRTC employees last week not to go on strike.

Stating that TGSRTC has just started earning profits, he told the employees that it is their organisation and they have the responsibility to protect it.

The Joint Action Committee of TGSRTC employees last month announced that they will go on strike from the midnight of May 6.

CM Revanth Reddy assured the employees that profits earned by the organisation would be kept in their hands and they should suggest how to spend the money.

The Chief Minister told the employees that the state's financial position was not good and urged them to reconsider their decision and cooperate with the government.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
The minister is right - strikes will only hurt common people who depend on RTC buses. The government seems to be making genuine efforts to address issues. Employees should give them some time. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day!
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Priya M.
While I understand the employees' frustrations, strikes cause so much trouble for students and daily wage workers. The government has cleared PF arrears and made new appointments - that's progress! Maybe they can continue talks without disrupting services? 🤔
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Suresh T.
The previous government really neglected RTC for 10 years - no new buses, no jobs! Now when things are improving, why go on strike? Employees should work with the new government which has already paid ₹400 crore bonds and ₹1000+ crore PF arrears. That's serious money!
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Ananya R.
I appreciate the minister's appeal, but workers have genuine concerns too. The government says RTC is just recovering - but what about fair wages and working conditions? Dialogue must continue from both sides. No one wins in a strike situation. 🙏
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Vikram J.
As someone who depends on RTC buses daily, I request employees to reconsider. The CM has promised to keep profits in their hands - that's a good assurance! Let's give this government a chance after the previous administration's failures. Jai Telangana!
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Kavita S.
The government is playing blame game with previous administration while employees suffer. Clearing arrears is good but what about current salaries and benefits? Still, strikes aren't solution - both sides need to find middle ground. My heart goes out to both workers and commuters!

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