RTC Strike Continues: Employees to hold rallies across the state today

It's been 25 days month since RTC workers went for a strike, yet the workers are not backing down. Buses are running with temporary staff, and people are suffering from a lack of adequate space. In connection with the suicide of women conductor Neeraja in Kathmandu district, Sathupalli, Mourning meetings will be held before all depots. Bike rallies to be held in 33 districts.

The High Court will also hear cases of public interest litigation filed against RTC workers' strike. The court heard the arguments of both parties regarding strike and payment of wages. During a hearing yesterday, several questions were raised by the judiciary and asked whether the commotion between workers and ownership would hurt commuters. Expressed the view that one should negotiate without blaming each other.

"The RTC workers have insisted on the merger. The state government is not in a position to merge. The government has not enough money to meet the demands of the workers. Additional strike on behalf of RTC said that the strike caused a loss of 175 crores to the government during the festive season." Advocate general reported to Hgh Court.

The labour unions' advocate claims that the gross income of the RTC was Rs 3 thousand 294 crores. The government does not exempt the company's tax on diesel, making workers liable for RTC losses, which is inappropriate. The RTC has four thousand crores of arrears from the government; he told the court.

The judge who intervened at this stage and asked govt Is it true that the corporation has more than four thousand crores of dues as the RTC trade unions say and ordered to come up with numbers within 24 hours.

In the wake of the latest developments, the RTC JAC will be meeting in Kasapat. Telangana RTC JAC will hold a media conference with APSRTC at the Employees Union office. At the same time, the state government has decided to give permits to private vehicles on three to four thousand routes.