Tragic Turn: Telangana RTC Driver's Death Amid Ongoing Employee Strike
A Telangana RTC driver, Shankar Goud, allegedly committed suicide amid a strike by RTC employees. The strike demands include the merger of RTC with the government. The incident has sparked reactions from political leaders while dialogues are planned between the employee unions and state officials to address the issues.
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A Telangana RTC driver, Shankar Goud, tragically died after allegedly setting himself on fire amid a protest by the institution’s employees. The strike, which began on April 22, centers around a host of demands, including the merger of the RTC with the state government.
In reaction to the unsettling incident, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep sympathies towards Goud’s family, promising state support. The government has called upon striking employees for talks, aiming to resolve the ongoing issues productively.
Meanwhile, political leaders, including BRS MLA T Harish Rao and BJP leader N Ramchander Rao, have commented on the unfolding situation. They have extended support for the protests while urging restraint amidst the tense climate.
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