Are TRS leaders behind RTC strike?

RTC strike gaining momentum as other unions joining agitation; Autos, lorries, cabs to stay off roads on Telangana bandh day

Hyderabad: Few TRS leaders are behind the screen adding fuel to the RTC strike, according to a TRS MLA. This statement is creating tremors across the state. MLA Mr Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy, won on TRS ticket from Jangaon Assembly constituency, as reported this in the vernacular media. Mr Reddy made the interesting remark about a few leaders of TRS and said that they are willfully supporting the RTC strike from the backdoor, a Telugu daily said.

"Few TRS leaders are indirectly encouraging the RTC strike. I know who is behind the RTC strike. I'll submit a list of TRS leaders, who are supporting the strike, to Chief Minister Mr K Chandrashekhar Rao," said Mr Reddy.

With the statement hitting the streets, the speculation is rife over the possible names of those leaders who are supporting the RTC strike.

"First of all, let Mr Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy submit his report with the names of leaders supporting the RTC strike. Then, we have to see what type of action Mr KCR takes. Anyway, the statement by Muthireddy has become a topic of the day among the TRS cadres," said a senior TRS leader on a condition of anonymity.

Meanwhile, the RTC strike is gaining further momentum as other employee unions are joining the agitation. Telangana Motor Transporters JAC, Auto JAC, Cab drivers JAC, Lorry Association JAC, etc., are supporting the RTC strike and participating in the protests and dharnas.

These JACs announced their support to Telangana's bandh call. Unions said that services autos, lorries, cabs wouldn't be available on the Telangana bandh day on October 19 (Saturday).

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