Pensioners’ dharna at Eastern Court – AUAB extends solidarity.

BSNL and MTNL pensioners, under the banner of the joint platform (CBMPA), organised a massive dharna on 20.05.2026 at Eastern Court, New Delhi, protesting against the government’s move to freeze IDA arrears from 01.01.2026. AUAB extended full solidarity and support to the struggle for IDA arrears and pension revision. Com. Animesh Mitra, Convenor, AUAB and Com. Chandeshwar Singh, Chairman, AUAB, attended the dharna with the members of AUAB and addressed the gathering. The pensioners also joined the “Protest Chain” organised by AUAB members at the same premises. AUAB units across various circles also participated in local dharna programmes in support of the pensioners’ struggle.