Only 145 out of the total 49,733 striking Telangana State RTC employees joined duties as per CM KCR’s deadline by the midnight of Nov 5. This is seen as the biggest political setback as well as immediate challenge for TRS boss. What will be his next plan? KCR is known as a successful strategist whether in running an agitation or leading a party to electoral victory. But his success formula is now being put to severe tests in RTC JAC strike.
Latest speculation is that KCR is even more angry against RTC employees for not listening to his advice. So, he is determined to stick to his stand to privatise the remaining 5,000 RTC routes in the state. This is going to create the biggest ever crisis in RTC history. The 100 per cent privatisation of RTC routes will automatically throw thousands of RTC employees out of job.
Analysts say that KCR is apparently prepared for any eventuality. He is not greatly worried about the future impact of his harsh decisions either. TRS boss is personally convinced that he has done enough by hiking salaries of employees in his previous term itself. He is also convinced that political motivations are behind RTC strike rather than real welfare considerations of the employees. KCR has already announced there is no question of RTC merger like in Andhra Pradesh.
