The launching of BSNL’s 4G service is getting terribly delayed.  As a result of this, BSNL is losing lakhs of customers every month. The 4G equipments of TCS, to be supplied to BSNL, are still undergoing field trials. The CMD BSNL has told the unions and associations in Ahmedabad that, BSNL’s 4G service would be launched only in December, 2024. The Government of India is the biggest shareholder in Vodafone Idea. Hence, BSNLEU has written a letter to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications today and has suggested that, as a temporary measure, BSNL should be allowed to immediately launch 4G service to it’s customers, by utilising the 4G network of Vodafone Idea.

Bihar circle organised an enthusiastic Convention at Patna on 08.02.2024. A good number of comrades participated. Com.B.P. Singh, President, presided over. Com.Prasant Kumar, CS, delivered the welcome address. Com.Animesh Mitra, President, addressed the Convention and explained in detail about the demands contained in the charter of demands for the One Day strike to be organised on 16.02.2024. He criticised the anti-worker and pro-rich policies of the Modi government. The Convention was also addressed by Com.N.K. Shrivastava, CS, AIBDPA. Com.Lakshman Kumar, CS, BSNLCCWF, Com.Ramnath Roy and others. The Convention decided to join the strike on 16^th February.The meeting concluded with the presidential address of Com.B.P. Singh.

The Circle Executive Committee meeting of Kerala circle was held online on 11.02.2024. Com.P. Manoharan, Circle President & Organising Secretary(CHQ), presided. Com.M.Vijayakumar, CS, welcomed everyone and spoke briefly explaining the agenda of the meeting. Com.P. Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the meeting and explained about the demands contained in the charter of demands for the strike. Com.K.N. Jyothilekshmi, AGS & Convenor, BSNLWWCC, also addressed the meeting. Thereafter, all the district secretaries and circle office bearers participated in the deliberations and explained about the preparations being carried out to make the strike successful. The meeting unanimously resolved to make the One Day Strike on 16^th February, a big success in Kerala circle. Finally, Com.M. Vijayakumar, CS, summed up the discussions and delivered vote of thanks.

CoC of Uttarakhand circle organised a very good Convention at Dehradun today. The Convention started with the hoisting of the Union Flag by Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS. Com.J.P. Kothari, President, AIBDPA, presided over the Convention and delivered the presidential address. Com.Devendra Singh Bisht, CS, welcomed everyone and delivered his speech. Com.Unniyal, CS, AIBDPA, did the compering. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, addressed the Convention and elaborately spoke on the burning issues of non-settlement of Wage Revision, Pension Revision, denial of 4G & 5G to BSNL, need for a New Promotion Policy, review of the Restructuring, etc. He called on the employees to join the 16^th February, strike and to make it a total success. Many comrades who participated in the Convention spoke and supported the decision of BSNLEU to go on One Day Strike on 16.02.2024.   

Andaman & Nicobar circle union organised a strike preparatory general body meeting at Port Blair on 09-02-2024. A good number of employees, pensioners and contract workers participated. Com.SP.Kalairajan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Andaman & Nicobar, addressed the meeting and explained about the demands on which strike is being organised by BSNLEU on 16th February, 2024. Com. S.P. Kalairajan called on the employees to fully participate in the strike and to make it a total success in Andaman & Nicobar circle.