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TGSRTC Union Elections Begin Across Telangana
TGSRTC workers in Telangana are voting to choose which union will represent them.
Twelve unions are taking part in the election.
Workers can vote between 5 a.m.
and 6 p.m.
at 115 places across the state.
About 36,000 workers can vote.
Results for individual depots are expected today.
The counting for the state-wide result is scheduled for the 19th of this month.
The last RTC union elections took place in 2016.
Polling has begun across Telangana to choose a recognised union for TGSRTC.
Twelve unions are contesting, including TUW Employees, TJMU, TMU and SOWF.
Voting is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 115 polling stations.
About 36,000 workers are eligible to vote.
Depot-level results are due today, with state-level counting scheduled for the 19th; the previous elections were held in 2016.
- Who
- Around 36,000 eligible TGSRTC workers and 12 contesting unions.
- What
- Polling to select a recognised union for the RTC.
- Where
- At 115 polling stations across Telangana.
- When
- Voting is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.; depot results are expected today and state-level counting is scheduled for the 19th of this month.
- Why
- To choose a recognised union for the RTC.
Key facts
- Unions contesting
- 12
- Eligible voters
- Around 36,000 workers
- Polling stations
- 115 statewide
- Polling hours
- 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Depot-level results
- Expected today
- State-level counting
- Scheduled for the 19th of this month
- Previous RTC union elections
- Held in 2016
Sources
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