The 8^th Circle Conference of BSNLEU, Gujarat Circle, is being held at the Gujarat State Cooperative Bank, Ahmedabad, on 14^th and 15^th November, 2025. The conference is being graced by Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU and Com. V.R. Parmar, Vice President (CHQ). Com. M.K. Dave, Circle President, Gujarat Circle, is presiding over the conference. Com.V.P. Prajapati, Circle Secretary, welcomed everyone and presented the report on activities. The Open House Session was held this morning under the chairmanship of Com. M.K. Dave. Senior leaders including Com. D.K. Bakutra, former Circle Secretary, BSNLEU; Com. M.B. Chaniyara, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA, Gujarat Circle; Com. N.N. Patel, Circle President, AIBDPA, Gujarat Circle, Com.K.P.Parmar, Circle Secretary, NFTE and several other veteran leaders of BSNLEU participated in the session. In his presidential address, Com. M.K. Dave emphasised the importance of effective communication and coordination with the management and staff at all levels. He stressed the need to strengthen organisational unity and ensure collective functioning across the Circle. Addressing the house, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated in detail on the wage revision agreement, its implications, and the latest developments. He also briefed the delegates on the management’s approach towards 4G launching, steps related to revenue improvement, the functioning of the CHQ team, and updates regarding the forthcoming membership verification. He responded to queries raised by members with clarity and depth. Senior leaders Com. D.K. Bakutra and Com. M.B. Chaniyara also addressed the gathering. They appealed to all members to uphold unity, discipline and harmonious functioning at all levels. The conference deliberations are continuing and discussions on various organisational matters are presently underway.

Shri Khandve Shivaji Gulab, TT of Maharashtra circle, has got the PO letter in 2008 and retired from service in the month of May, 2025. But still the pension case has not yet settled by the CCA. Yesterday, Com.Animesh Mitra, GS, met Shri S.P. Singh, PGM(Estt.), BSNL CO. and discussed on the subject. The GM (Estt.) assured to take necessary action with the DoT for the correction of PO letter. In this connection, Circle Office, Maharashtra, has sent a letter to PGM(SR) for early action at Corporate Office. The GS has also discussed the matter with Shri Rajeev Kaushik, PGM(SR) and handed over the letter to PGM(SR). He also assured to take a needful action at the earliest.

It has come to the notice of the CHQ that a section of Telecom Mechanics who had duly received their Presidential Order (PO) from the department in the past, are now facing serious difficulties in obtaining pensionary benefits from the CCA after retirement. BSNLEU had already taken up this matter in the National Council meeting. However, the DoT had then stated that only those TSMs, who were on the roles as on 30^th September, 2000 and were subsequently regularised as RMs in BSNL, are eligible for issuance of Presidential Orders. Due to this stand, the cases of Telecom Mechanics who were promoted from the TSMs are being denied consideration, despite the fact that PO letters had already been issued to some of them earlier by the DoT. In view of this injustice, BSNLEU has today written to the PGM(Estt.), BSNL CO., urging that all such cases must be proceed favourably – particularly in respect of employees who had already been issued Presidential Order and have now retired. Denial of pensionary benefits to these employees is unfair and totally unjustified. BSNLEU will continue to pursue this matter until a satisfactory settlement.

The CHQ has published the November issue of Tele-Crusader, in which we have clearly expressed our views and strong protest against the ‘Shram Shakti Niti–2025’, released by the Central Government. All our comrades are requested to carefully study the Editorial of this issue. The Editorial explains, in detail, the seriousness and depth of the attack being mounted by the Modi Government on the rights of the working class through this new national labour policy, officially published on 8th November 2025. Further, a detailed analysis of this policy, written by Com. K.N. Umesh, Secretary, CITU, has been published in the November issue of “Working Class”. This article clearly exposes the implications of the policy, particularly its impact on job security, trade union rights, and the future of collective bargaining. All Circle and District Secretaries are requested to collect and circulate both the Tele-Crusader (November issue) and the relevant article of Working Class among the members, employees, and activists. These materials must be discussed widely in office meetings, branch meetings, and campaign gatherings, so that our entire membership becomes aware and prepared for united resistance. This campaign must reach every employee. Let us expose and oppose this new attack on labour rights, social security, and democratic trade union functioning.

In connection with the CEC Meeting, BSNLEU Assam Circle Union organised a houseful convention of BSNL employees at Panbazar Telephone Exchange, Guwahati, on 7^th November. Com. Bijoy Thakur, Circle President, BSNLEU, Assam circle, presided over the meeting. The objective of this convention was to explain the recently concluded Wage Agreement in detail, as well as to highlight the effective role played by BSNLEU during the negotiation process. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated on the entire background and the united struggle that led to the signing of the Wage Agreement. He placed before the house the challenges faced and the collective efforts made by the union leadership at the national level. The convention was also addressed by Com. Onkar Bhoumik, Organising Secretary (CHQ), Com. M.R. Das, President, AIBDPA, and Com. Jayanta Choudhury, Circle Secretary. In their speeches, the leaders highlighted the significance of the agreement, on-going organisational tasks, and the preparations to be made for the forthcoming 10th Membership Verification. After the lunch break, the CEC Meeting commenced with the presentation of the Circle Secretary’s report. District Secretaries participated actively, expressing their views, opinions, and organisational suggestions. A threadbare and constructive discussion followed. The meeting concluded with the summing up remarks of the Circle Secretary, who appreciated the active participation of all the comrades and called for intensified organisational efforts in the coming days.