After suicide bids by RTC drivers, Revanth directs Ministers to hold talks with unions

Suicide bids by two RTC drivers — one at Narsampet depot and another in Khammam — amid the ongoing strike by TGSRTC employees across the State has forced the State government to invite the agitating unions for talks. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed the Ministers concerned to hold talks with the RTC unions on Friday.

These directions were issued during the Cabinet meeting held here on Thursday. Led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka,



the Ministers have been directed to hold talks with the RTC unions, who are continuing their strike for the second day in the State.

Stating that the government was positive towards addressing the concerns of RTC employees, the Chief Minister appealed to them not to take any decisions in haste.

“By sacrificing lives, issues will not get addressed. The government is committed to addressing the unions’ issues,” Revanth Reddy said.