Telangana RTC union polls underway; results on October 17
Union leaders maintained that their demands will continue to remain the same, including merger of the transport behemoth with Telangana government
The union elections of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) have commenced, with thousands of workers casting their ballots across the state. The voting process is expected to conclude on October 17, when the results are anticipated to be announced. The electoral roll comprises 34,899 workers, with 13,797 from the Greater Hyderabad Zone.
This includes 5,109 drivers, 6,509 conductors, 1,476 garage staff, and 703 others. The last such election for union recognition took place on July 19, 2016, which resulted in the recognition of the Telangana Mazdoor Union. The Returning Officer, a Joint Commissioner of Labour in Hyderabad, had issued the first notice to 46 trade unions, urging them to submit necessary records.
Initial polling was slow in the morning, but a surge in turnout is anticipated in the afternoon. Union leaders were seen at over 100 polling stations, representing various unions backed by different political parties. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar had recently announced fitment and reiterated compassionate appointments for TGSRTC workers' family members, as well as the reinstatement of dismissed workers.
Union leaders reiterated their demands, which include the merger of the transport giant with the government.
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