KCR announces 43% fitment, RTC union calls off strike

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao on Wednesday announced a 43 per cent fitment to RTC employees.

The striking workers called off their protest and joined the duties with immediate effect following the Government's decision. The Telangana Government also announced that about 4,300 TSRTC contract employees will be regularised immediately.

KCR held discussions with the RTC Union members at his camp office and agreed for hike in their salaries.

Earlier in the day, the AP Government also agreed to pay 43% fitment to RTC employees.