Archive · 10 Oct 2026
TGSRTC Union Elections Record 98% Turnout After Decade
TGSRTC workers voted to choose a union to represent them.
The vote took place across Telangana after a long gap, described as nearly a decade or 10 years.
Twelve unions competed, and reports say about 98% of eligible workers voted.
Voting happened at 115 places from 5 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Workers’ concerns included pay, benefits, and whether the corporation should fully join the state government.
Polling was reported as peaceful.
News reports give different dates for counting and announcing the results: one says results will come on October 17, while another gives October 19 for the state-level count.
TGSRTC union elections drew about 98% turnout, with over 34,000 of 34,899 eligible employees voting, according to one report.
Twelve unions contested the election, held at 115 polling stations across Telangana from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reports describe the election gap as nearly a decade or 10 years; the previous recognised-union election was held in 2016.
Campaigns focused on employee welfare, including demands for merging TGSRTC with the state government and revising salaries.
Reports differ on counting plans: one says counting is October 15 and results October 17; another says depot results are due the same day as polling and state-level counting on the 19th.
- Who
- TGSRTC employees and 12 unions contesting to represent them.
- What
- An election to choose a recognised union, with reported turnout of about 98%.
- When
- Polling was held on Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reports give differing counting and result dates.
- Where
- At 115 polling stations across Telangana.
- Why
- To choose the union that will represent employees in discussions about service conditions and welfare.
- Eligible employees
- 34,899, according to one report; other reports give approximately 35,000 to 36,000
- Reported turnout
- Nearly 98%
- Contesting unions
- 12
- Polling stations
- 115
- Polling hours
- 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Previous recognised-union election
- 2016
- Result schedule
- One report says votes will be counted October 15 and results announced October 17; another says depot results are due on polling day and the state-level count is scheduled for October 19
- Key campaign issues
- Merger with the state government, employee benefits, job security, and salary revision
