Electricity Artisans Strike Called Off in Telangana After Talks with Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan
Telangana electricity artisans strike called off after talks with Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan; JAC withdraws protest with immediate effect.
Hyderabad: The Electricity Artisans strike in Telangana has been called off with immediate effect following discussions with Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday morning (April 2026).
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The decision to withdraw the strike was announced by Satish Reddy after directions from the Deputy Chief Minister to initiate dialogue with officials.
Electricity Artisans JAC Meets Deputy CM at Praja Bhavan
Leaders of the Electricity Artisans Joint Action Committee (JAC) held a meeting with the Deputy CM to discuss their concerns.
- Sailu expressed gratitude for the positive response
- The Deputy CM permitted discussions with higher officials
- The strike was withdrawn immediately after the meeting
The development brings relief amid rising electricity demand during the summer season.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Calls for Responsible Action
During the meeting, Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized:
- Employees must work in a way that earns public confidence
- Sudden strikes during peak summer electricity demand are not appropriate
- Issues should be resolved through dialogue, not disruption
He reiterated that the government is open to continuous engagement with employee unions.
Government Assures Resolution of Electricity Workers’ Issues
The Deputy CM assured that:
- The government will consider issues from a humanitarian perspective
- Discussions will continue with TRANSCO officials
- Problems that do not involve financial burden will be resolved quickly
Krishna Bhaskar will lead further discussions with the Artisans JAC to address pending demands.
Officials Present in Praja Bhavan Meeting
The meeting was attended by:
- A. Dayakar
- Chandareddy
- Sridhar Goud
- Chander Singh Thakur
- Santosh
- Prashanth
Telangana Electricity Strike Ends After Government Assurances
The Telangana electricity artisans strike, which raised concerns during peak summer demand, has now been called off after discussions at Praja Bhavan. With assurances from Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and further talks planned with TRANSCO CMD, the government aims to resolve issues through dialogue.
The decision to end the strike is expected to ensure uninterrupted power supply and restore public confidence.
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