2nd Circle Conference of BSNLEU, Sikkim Circle held successfully at Gangtok.

An energetic Circle Conference of BSNLEU, Sikkim Circle, was held at Gangtok, the beautiful hill station of Sikkim, on 09.05.2026. BSNLEU Sikkim Circle was formed in 2021 and this was its 2nd Circle Conference. Though Sikkim is a small circle, an impressive number of members participated in the conference, reflecting the growing strength and unity of the organisation in the circle. The conference was presided over by Com. Vinora Thapa, President, and Com. Arun Rai, Circle Secretary, presented the report on the activities carried out during the period. Com. Kamal Prasad Sharma presented the accounts of the Circle Union. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, inaugurated the conference and addressed various important issues such as the 3rd PRC, payment of IDA arrears, implementation of Labour Codes and other burning issues concerning BSNL employees. He criticised the role of the Central Government, stating that BSNL is continuously losing market share due to anti-BSNL policies. He also elaborated on the views and struggles of BSNLEU on the important issues of Non-Executives, particularly the review of NEPP and revision of personal allowances. It was encouraging that leaders from various unions and associations also participated in the conference, including Com. P.K. Dangar from AIGETOA, Com. Tekendra Subedi from SNEA, Com. Shyam Gurung from AIBDPA, Com. Giramkar from SEWA and Com. Dhiren Chettri from BSNLCCWF. All the speakers highlighted the special difficulties faced by Sikkim Circle in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of BSNL services in the difficult hill terrain. During the Subject Committee meeting, members raised several important staff-related issues including stagnation, outdoor network maintenance by PGCIL, posting of a regular CGM in Sikkim Circle, superannuation benefits and other service matters. After threadbare discussions by the delegates, the following office bearers were unanimously elected for the next term: Com. Vinora Thapa as President, Com. Arun Rai as Circle Secretary and Com. Kamal Prasad Sharma as Treasurer. The conference concluded with renewed enthusiasm and determination to strengthen the organisation and intensify the struggles for safeguarding the interests of employees and BSNL.