It really was a very grand function participated by a large number of BSNL workers and people of Bijapur. Comrade Gangappa Basappa SalakkI , Asst.General Secretary of BSNLEU and veteran leader of Karnataka Circle and specially Bijapur, where he was the District Secretary for a very long period, was given a warm and affectionate reception today at Bijapur. The Circle Executive Committee of BSNLEU was also organised at the same venue, yesterday and today.
The hall was full of those comrades, friends and relatives who came for the function. Com. B.P.Narayana, Circle President, BSNLEU presided. The National flag was hoisted by CirclePresident and the Union flag by me, All India President. Homage was paid to the martyrs. In the tradition of Karnataka, Com. Salakki was honoured along with his wife Smt. Prameela. Hundreds of comrades and friends garlanded him including trade union leaders and important personalities of Bijapur including the local M.P., Shri Ramesh Jigaijini and Shri Appu Patel Shetty, MLA . He was honoured with shawls and gifts. In my speech felicitation him, I mentioned about the dedicated work he has done for the union in his capacity as the District Secretary and AGS as also the social services. Many other comrades and the GM BSNL also spoke. Comrades P.Asokababbu, Dy. GS, J.Sampath Rao, Circle Secretary. AP Circle and many other leaders were present. Comrade CK Gundanna, Circle Secretary, Karnataka Circle welcomed all and honoured Com. Salakki. Representatives of all the unions including NFTE, FNTO, SEWA BSNL, AIBSNLEA, SNEA, CITU, AIBDPA, BSNLCCWF and other unions garlanded Com. Salakki. The book on Com. KG Bose, Veteran P&T leader, translated by Com. Salakki was released in the session. It was a special moment when his mother was brought to the stage and was honoured.
I was happy that I could participate and was able to personally honour Com. GBS. A very good occasion to remember for a long period.
I Wish Com. GB Salakki a lot of good and active work for many years both for BSNLEU and also for the society.
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tk u for ur writting. i could feel the whole fucton in this short write up.
Thank U com for attending the function we request U to continue G B Salakki as AGS in AI Conference for next spell also
From P B Kulkarni Vice President BSNLEU Dist Bijapur and all comrades of Bijapur BSNLEU
Dear Comrade,
The function was very good. I congratulate all and thank for inviting me. Congratulations to Com. Salakki for his good work.