‘Termination’ of services of a private hired bus driver of TGSRTC sparks controversy
The termination of a private hired bus driver by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has sparked controversy. The driver, B. Ashok, was dismissed after allegedly criticizing ruling Congress party leaders during a protest against fuel price hikes. Local BRS leaders have called the action unwarranted and are seeking to reverse the termination.
- ▪The driver was terminated for allegedly criticizing Congress leaders during a protest.
- ▪Ashok claims his remarks were casual and not directed at any political figure.
- ▪BRS leaders are advocating for the reversal of the termination decision.
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JAGTIAL/KARIMNAGAR‘Termination’ of services of a driver of a private hired bus (PHB) of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on charges of ‘criticising’ the ruling Congress party leaders over the issue of paddy procurement in Jagtial on Monday sparked a controversy with BRS local leaders terming the action as ‘unwarranted’.The action followed a ‘suggestive comment’ made by the driver identified as B. Ashok during a protest organised by the Congress party cadre against the fuel price hike in Jagtial on Monday.According to sources, Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar and a host of other Congress leaders took part in the dharna against ‘spiraling fuel prices’ under the reign of BJP-led Central government.Ashok reportedly stopped the bus on the roadside during the…
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