RTC Unions say Harish Rao Backing Strike

State run- Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) unions have made shocking comments on Telangana Irrigation Minister Harish Rao.  One of the unions spilled the beans that strike has backing of Mr Harish Rao and he has given go ahead for the strike. RTC Telangana Mazdoor Union leader Ashwathama Reddy stated that Irrigation Minister Harish Rao is honorary president of the union and he supported the strike. Amidst reports that Harish Rao is joining hands with Congress to topple the TRS government, RTC unions comments have added fuelled to the fire.

Meanwhile, Harish Rao was refused to comment on Ashwathama's statement. Stating that he's unaware of such statement, Harish hinted that he has certain limitations as a minister in the Telangana government while commenting on such issues.

On other hand, the High Court has ordered RTC staff to withdraw their strike calling it illegal. Reacting on it, Ashwathama said, "We have not yet received the interim orders issued by the High Court to withdraw strike. We started strike 36 days after giving notice."