Massive response to lunch hour demonstrations – struggle to continue.

Lunch-hour demonstrations held across the country, organised by AUAB, witnessed massive participation from Executives and Non-Executives demanding immediate release of IDA arrears with this month’s salary. All circles reported enthusiastic involvement. In these meetings held throughout the country, the leaders addressed the gatherings and criticised the delay, stating that the IDA file is still pending with DoT due to hurdles from DPE and DoT as well. In Delhi, the demonstration at Eastern Court (Corporate Office) was addressed by Com. Chandeshwar Singh, Chairman, AUAB & GS, NFTE BSNL, who presided over the meeting and Com. Animesh Mitra, Convenor, AUAB & GS, BSNLEU, who highlighted the delay and stated that the IDA file is still pending with DoT. Other speakers included Com. M.S.Adasul (GS, SNEA), Com. N. D. Ram (Chief Patron, SEWA), Com. Abhishek Jain (GS, AIBSNLEA), Com. R.K. Gupta (GS, DEWAB) and Sunil Kumar, CS, MTNLEA. We also wish to highlight that many CHQ and Circle leaders of AUAB addressed mass gatherings at their respective Circles/BAs. We extend our sincere thanks to the rank and file of BSNL employees and executives for their overwhelming participation, even at short notice. All speakers stressed the need to continue the agitation until the demand is achieved.