The BSNL Unions Convention at Pune today, 24th February to propagate the message of the proposed 28th February Strike was fully participated. The big hall where the Convention was held was full with even many comrades standing outside. The meeting was presided over by Smt. Vandana Duppalliwar. Comrades Nagesh Nallawade, Circle President and Purushotham Gedam, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU welcomed the large gathering and also briefly mentioned about the need to make the strike successful. I was the first speaker. I explained the main demands of the strike, the unity of the Central Trade Unions and All India Federations in taking the decision for strike as also the unity brought in the BSNL Unions for united action. The house, with many lady comrades, heard with rapt attention. S/Shri Islam Ahamed, President, NFTE and S.N.Deshpande, leader BMS addressed. Circle Secretaries of the BSNL Unions and some District Secretaries of Maharashtra were present. The entire house sat till the meeting was over. From the attendance as well as the receptive mood of the house, it was clear that the 28th strike will be a great success in Pune.