Kavitha Demands Budget Allocation for RTC Merger, Slams Delay in Implementation
K. Kavitha demands budget allocation for RTC merger implementation, raising concerns over worker issues, delays, and public transport policies ahead of Telangana budget session.
Description: Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha demanded that the upcoming Telangana budget must allocate funds for RTC merger implementation, accusing the government of ignoring RTC workers’ issues and delaying promises.
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Hyderabad: Kavitha Calls for Funds for RTC Merger Implementation
In a strong statement ahead of the budget session, Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha demanded budget allocation for the RTC merger implementation, saying the long-pending promise must be fulfilled without further delay.
Addressing a press meet in Hyderabad, she said the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation merger into the government should be backed with dedicated financial provisions in the upcoming budget.
Questions Raised Over Delay and Worker Issues
Kavitha questioned why the government has not moved forward with the merger despite the bill already being passed. She alleged that RTC workers continue to face hardships, including long working hours and job insecurity.
Key concerns highlighted:
- Delay in implementing RTC merger
- Long working hours for employees
- Job insecurity and dismissals
- Need for financial clarity on schemes
Demand for Welfare Measures and Transparency
Kavitha also raised questions about the functioning of public transport schemes, stating that services must be strengthened with adequate resources. She demanded:
- Free bus facilities for persons with disabilities
- A white paper on fund allocation for welfare schemes
- Immediate reinstatement of dismissed RTC workers
She said the government should prioritize worker welfare and operational improvements rather than policy delays.
Allegations of Privatisation Concerns
The Telangana Jagruthi leader expressed concern over possible privatization attempts and outsourcing, warning that such moves could weaken the public transport system and affect accountability.
She stressed that strengthening RTC through proper funding and staffing should be the government’s priority.
Support for RTC Workers’ Protest
Kavitha announced support for the RTC workers’ protest programme, stating that her organisation would continue to raise the issue until the merger and worker demands are addressed.
The demand for budget allocation for RTC merger implementation has become a key political issue ahead of the budget discussions, with workers and unions closely watching government decisions.
As the budget session approaches, Kavitha’s call for funds for RTC merger implementation is expected to intensify debate over public transport policy and worker welfare in Telangana.
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