UP (West) Circle has started the campaign programme in preparation for the proposed strike. On 06.02.2026, a strike campaign programme was held at the Ghaziabad Telephone Exchange. The district union organised a convention focusing on the strike and issues related to the Labour Codes. The meeting was presided over by Com. Jugendar Singh. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated on the adverse impact of the Labour Codes and criticised the negative attitude of the government in delaying the implementation of the 3rd PRC. Other speakers included Com. Puneet Kumar, Acting Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and Com. Ramesh Kumar, DS, Ghaziabad, who also addressed the gathering. Following the meeting, a gate demonstration was organised, during which members highlighted the Charter of Demands through slogan shouting and mobilised employees to ensure successful participation in the strike.

On 7th February, a General Body Meeting in connection with the General Strike scheduled on 12^th February was successfully conducted at Alwar, Rajasthan. The meeting was attended by Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. Norat Mal Meena, Acting Circle Secretary, Rajasthan circle, Com.Tejpal Singh Kasana, District Secretary Jaipur, Ganganagar,  Shri Ajit Giri, District Secretary, Ganganagar, Com. Parveen Kumar, District Secretary, Gurgaon, Com.B.L. Prajapati, Assistant Treasurer and Com.K.K. Sharma. The convention gave a strong call to make the 12th February General Strike a grand success. All comrades are requested to extend their full cooperation and actively participate to ensure the success of the strike. The event was efficiently organised and managed by Com.Ghanshyam Saini, DS, Alwar, Com.S.K. Meena, President, Com.Pitambar Saini and Com.Manmohan Saini. The Rajasthan Circle extends red salute and sincere appreciation to the comrades of Alwar for their dedicated efforts and successful conduct of the programme.

A strike campaign convention was held on 07.02.2026, at Rewari Telephone Exchange in support of the proposed strike on 12th February. Com. Ramesh Chand, President, welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the convention. Com. M. S. Kadiyan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU Haryana Circle, inaugurated the meeting and called for strong support for the 12th February strike. Leaders of SNEA and AIGTOA addressed the gathering on PRC and pension revision, highlighting the role of AUAB. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, the main speaker, warned about the dangers posed by the Labour Codes introduced by the Central Government and stressed the importance of the Charter of Demands of the Central Trade Unions. He appealed to employees to actively participate in the strike, noting that BSNLEU and NFTE have already issued strike notices demanding wage revision, including relaxation of the affordability clause. He explained how the Labour Codes would severely affect trade union rights. Com. Pradip Kumar, Organising Secretary (CHQ), and Com. Parveen Kumar, District Secretary, Gurgaon, also addressed the meeting. The vote of thanks was delivered by Com. Vipin Soni, District Secretary, BSNLEU Rewari. All employees present unanimously supported the call and confirmed their participation in the 12th February strike.

The Central Government has once again allotted funds for BSNL in the current budget, continuing its recent practice of providing financial support under various revival packages. However, despite repeated infusion of public money, BSNL’s overall performance and growth remain unsatisfactory. The serious question is: why is BSNL’s condition not improving even after receiving massive financial assistance? Customer base remains stagnant at around 9.5 crore, and teledensity has not shown significant progress. This clearly exposes serious policy and management failures. As the owner of BSNL, the Central Government must answer in Parliament: who is responsible for this situation, what policy direction is being followed, and what concrete roadmap exists for real revival and sustainable growth of BSNL? BSNLEU demands accountability, transparency and a clear future strategy to strengthen BSNL and protect public investment.

The Management’s double standard approach stands exposed. While moving ahead with open market recruitment for SET and JTO(T), the same Management continues to deny promotion opportunities to qualified existing employees. For years, JAO, JTO and TT examinations have not been conducted in many circles due to artificial scarcity of vacancies, after abolishing more than 50% of posts in the name of restructuring. Whenever unions demand for review of restructuring of cadres, creation of posts and conduct of LICE through relaxation of examination standards to fill vacant TT, JE and JTO posts, Management hides behind the excuse of financial constraints. However, the decision to recruit from the open market clearly contradicts this stand. BSNLEU strongly condemns this discriminatory policy and demands immediate conduct of LICE in all cadres, restoration/creation of sufficient posts, and promotion of eligible internal candidates without further delay.