Enthusiastic and aggressive demonstration held across BSNL Offices Nationwide.

An enthusiastic and aggressive lunch-hour demonstration programme was successfully held today at all BA/OA-level BSNL offices and exchanges across the country. The programme was organised following the collective call of all BSNL Unions and Associations. A formal notice had been served on the CMD, BSNL on 30.12.2025, announcing the intensification of the struggle and demanding immediate Board approval of the Wage Agreement. However, even as of 8th January, the Wage Agreement has remained pending for Board approval since 8th October 2025. In addition, the BSNL management continues to ignore the long-pending Tamil Nadu–Chennai issue, despite repeated demands for its amicable settlement. In an attempt to postpone today’s programme, the management convened an emergent meeting in the morning, during which the Director (HR) held discussions with the General Secretaries. Senior officers including PGM (SR), PGM (Estt) and PGM (Legal) were also present. The meeting lasted for over an hour, during which the leaders forcefully conveyed the strong sentiments of the members. The General Secretaries categorically asserted that immediate Board approval of the Wage Agreement is the need of the hour and settlement of the Tamil Nadu–Chennai issue is mandatory. They warned that failure to address these demands would compel the unions to intensify the struggle to higher stages. After the conclusion of the meeting, all the General Secretaries joined the massive gathering of Executives and Non-Executives and addressed the members. The large and energetic gathering at the Corporate Office, Eastern Court, reflected the unity and determination of BSNL employees. The leaders announced that the struggle will continue relentlessly until approval of the Wage Agreement by the BSNL Board and a favourable Government decision on relaxation of the affordability clause for implementation of the Wage Agreement and the 3rd PRC. The CHQ conveys its warm greetings and congratulations to all members and organisers for successfully conducting this powerful programme in all circles across the country.