Zero Ticket Controversy: Conductor's Death Sparks Protest at Narsampet Bus Stand

• Bomma Rajkumar, an RTC conductor, died due to mental stress after being terminated over a 'zero ticket' error.
• Rajkumar had mistakenly issued a 'zero ticket' under the Mahalakshmi scheme instead of a cash ticket for Rs. 70.
• His family protested with his body at Narsampet bus stand, alleging harassment by RTC officials.
• Former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy and labor unions supported the protest, highlighting the plight of Rajkumar's young children.
• RTC officials offered Rajkumar's wife an outsourcing job, expedited benefits, and a Rs. 3 lakh donation from colleagues, leading to the protest's end.

Why It Matters: A conductor's death over a 'zero ticket' error led to protests, highlighting employee pressure and harsh penalties.