Harish Rao demands release of six pending DAs, implementation of PRC

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded the release of six pending DAs, implementation of the PRC and settlement of retirement benefits for government employees. Addressing TNGOs at Hanamkonda Collectorate, he accused the Congress government of neglecting employees.

Warangal: BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded immediate release of six pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), implementation of the Pay Revision Commission (PRC), and settlement of retirement benefits for government employees. He accused the Congress government of neglecting its employees for 33 months and failing to implement its electoral promises, including scrapping the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and implementing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Addressing a protest by Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (TNGOs) at the Hanamkonda District Collectorate, Harish Rao targeted the Revanth government over the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), stating that employees were being made to pay a higher contribution even though the scheme was not being implemented effectively. The State government increased its contribution from 1 per cent under the previous BRS government to 1.5 per cent, he claimed.

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He alleged that several hospitals were refusing EHS beneficiaries as the government did not enter into agreements with them. He questioned the government’s decision to deduct money from employees’ salaries without ensuring access to the scheme. “Is the Congress running a government or a circus?” he asked, demanding that the Chief Minister explain the delay in implementing EHS.

The BRSLP deputy leader pointed out that six DAs were pending and employees were forced to repeatedly approach the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister for their dues. He also referred to an allegation that a 15 per cent commission was being sought for the release of retirement benefits and demanded an immediate inquiry.

Comparing the present situation with the previous BRS regime, Harish Rao said employees had been given a 73 per cent fitment under the K Chandrashekhar Rao government, while employees had greater access to Ministers and officials. He stated that employees now faced restrictions even while entering the State Secretariat and said their grievances were not being addressed.

The former Minister also cited the pending demands of model school teachers and Samagra Shiksha employees, besides protests by students, unemployed youth and others, alleging that the Congress government had forced several sections onto the streets. He warned the government against ignoring employees and teachers, asserting that the BRS would continue to support their legitimate demands.