Archive · 11 Oct 2026
TGSRTC Union Polls Deal Setback to Congress-Backed Alliance
Employees of Telangana’s road transport corporation voted for their unions on October 9.
A group backed by Congress was expected to do well, but reports say it fell behind.
The CPI-affiliated Employees’ Union and its partners received strong support.
In Greater Hyderabad, the Congress-backed group reportedly won only three of 26 units.
The Employees’ Union received 4,580 more state-level votes than the Telangana Workers’ Union, according to the reported figures.
Party leaders are reviewing the result and possible reasons for the alliance’s performance.
These include weak campaigning and limited involvement by some local leaders, according to reports.
Postal ballots are scheduled for October 14 and 15.
The official results are expected on October 17.
The Congress-backed alliance reportedly suffered a setback in TGSRTC union elections held on October 9.
The CPI-affiliated Employees’ Union and its allies gained significant support from RTC employees.
The Employees’ Union received 18,250 state-level votes, compared with 13,670 for the Telangana Workers’ Union.
In Greater Hyderabad, the Congress-backed alliance reportedly won only three of 26 units.
Official results are due October 17, after postal ballots are scheduled for October 14 and 15.
- Who
- TGSRTC employees voted in union elections; the Congress-backed alliance and the CPI-affiliated Employees’ Union alliance were among the main contenders.
- What
- The Congress-backed alliance reportedly suffered a setback, while the Employees’ Union and its allies secured significant support.
- When
- Polling took place October 9; postal ballots are scheduled for October 14 and 15, with official results expected October 17.
- Where
- Telangana, including Greater Hyderabad.
- Why
- The article says the Congress leadership is examining organisational weaknesses, inadequate campaigning, and allegations that some Congress leaders supported rival unions.
Congress-backed alliance
Employees’ Union alliance
Election performance
Congress-backed alliance
The alliance comprising the Telangana Workers’ Union, Staff and Workers Federation, and Staff and Workers Union reportedly fell short of expectations.
Employees’ Union alliance
The CPI-affiliated Employees’ Union, alongside the Telangana Mazdoor Union and National Mazdoor Union, reportedly secured significant support.
Reasons for the result
Congress-backed alliance
The Congress leadership is examining organisational weaknesses, insufficient campaigning, limited participation by some representatives, and allegations of support for rival unions.
Employees’ Union alliance
The articles provide no explanation from the Employees’ Union alliance for its performance.
- Polling date
- October 9
- Official results expected
- October 17
- Postal ballot dates
- October 14 and 15
- Employees’ Union state-level votes
- 18,250 (Class III)
- Telangana Workers’ Union state-level votes
- 13,670 (Class III)
- Reported vote difference
- 4,580 in favour of the Employees’ Union over the Telangana Workers’ Union
- Greater Hyderabad result
- The Congress-backed alliance reportedly won three of 26 units
- Estimated postal ballots
- Nearly 900