BRS legislators demand justice for auto drivers, take out rally in auto-rickshaws

Party also moves adjournment motion in both Houses, seeking discussion on issue; presses for formation of Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Welfare Board

Hyderabad: BRS MLAs and MLCs took out a rally in auto-rickshaws from the MLA quarters at Adarshnagar to the Assembly, demanding the immediate implementation of promises made to auto-rickshaw drivers in the State.

The party also moved an adjournment motion in both Houses, seeking a discussion on the issue.

Raising slogans for justice, the leaders highlighted the financial distress faced by auto drivers, which had led to 93 suicides in the State.

They termed these deaths as “government murders,” blaming the Congress administration of neglecting promises made to the community during elections.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded swift support for the bereaved families and called for the immediate announcement of Rs 12,000 financial assistance for auto-rickshaw drivers as promised by the Congress during the elections.

He also sought the formation of an Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Welfare Board to ensure long-term support for the community.

“The government must address this crisis and fulfil its commitments. The families of the drivers, who took their lives, deserve justice and assistance,” he asserted.