RTC Strike: BRS Leaders Face Backlash from Protesters at Mehdipatnam Depot Over Political Interference
RTC workers protest at Mehdipatnam RTC Depot turns tense as BRS leaders face opposition over political slogans during ongoing strike.
Hyderabad: At Mehdipatnam RTC Depot, the ongoing RTC workers’ strike took an unexpected turn on the third day when BRS leaders Anand Goud and Jeevan Singh faced resistance from the workers themselves. The incident occurred when the leaders raised “CM Down Down” slogans, leading to tension at the protest site. Workers stated that their strike should remain non-political, and the situation remained tense as the protest continued.
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RTC Workers Oppose Political Slogans at Mehdipatnam RTC Depot
The RTC workers, who have been peacefully protesting for their legitimate demands, reacted strongly when BRS local leaders Anand Goud and Jeevan Singh arrived to express solidarity.
However, the situation escalated when the leaders raised slogans of “CM Down Down,” which did not go well with the workers.
- Workers expressed dissatisfaction over political slogans
- Protesters insisted on keeping the strike non-political
- Tension developed at the protest site
Workers Distance Themselves from BRS Leaders
The workers made it clear that raising political slogans in the name of solidarity was not appropriate. As a result, they moved away from the BRS leaders, leading to a brief period of confusion at the site.
Eventually, the workers left the protest area, leaving only the BRS leaders at the location.
BRS Leaders Continue Protest Against Government
After the workers vacated the protest site, BRS leaders continued their protest against the government at the depot.
The development has once again brought the issue of political interference in RTC workers’ strikes into discussion.
The RTC workers’ strike at Mehdipatnam RTC Depot in Hyderabad saw a major turn on its third day when BRS leaders Anand Goud and Jeevan Singh faced opposition from workers after raising “CM Down Down” slogans. Workers distanced themselves, insisting on a non-political protest, while BRS leaders continued their demonstration. The situation highlighted tensions and ongoing discussions on political interference.
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