It was a happy occasion when all the unions/associations of executives and non-executives both in BSNL and MTNL met today, 25th October, to discuss about the common issue of ITS repatriation which is pending for  a long time and the agitation started by the Forum of  Unions/Associations. The meeting was held in Room No. 756 of Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi. 28 comrades both from BSNL and MTNL participated. Com. M.K.Bagchi, Convener, United Forum of MTNL Unions/Associations presided. Com. VAN Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations briefed the house about the programmes decided by the Forum in this connection and requested for a joint programme of BSNL and MTNL Unions/Associations in this matter. All were of the opinion that a joint struggle is very necessary.

The meeting will continue tomorrow ( 26th October) after a separate meeting by the MTNL Unions/Associations