Com.O.P.Gupta, veteran P and T Trade Union leader who expired yesterday ( 06-01-2013) night was cremated at Lodhi Crematorium in New Delhi today at 11.30 hours.A large number of BSNL, Postal comrades, in addition to the family, relatives and friends were present.
The body was was kept for a few minutes for the public to pay homage. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, on behalf of BSNLEU, placed wreath paying homage to the great leader. Com. Giriraj Singh, GS R.III Union placed wreath on behalf of NFPE. Other leaders and workers also paid homage by placing flower garlands.
The body was put on the pyre at about 11.45 hours by his two sons and grand children.
After the cremation, the comrades who were present met and paid homage to the leader. Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLEU and Convener Joint Forum presided. Coms. C.Singh, GS, NFTE, P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, K.G.Jayaraj, GS, AIBDPA, R.K.Kohli, GS NFTBEA, Jaya Prakash, GS FNTO, M.K.Bagchi, Chairman Joint Forum, R.Krishnamoorthy, NFTE, Suresh Kumar, BSNLMS, Pattabhi Raman, NFTE and other leaders addressed. All the workers stood in silence for one minute paying homage to the respected leader.
Another condolence meeting with prior notice is proposed to be held at 1130 hours on 15th January 2013 either at CTO Hall or Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi to enable many other comrades to participate.
Com.O.P.Gupta was 90 years old. He was born on 08-04-1922. Wife Com.Janak Gupta passed away a few years back. He is survived by his two sons Salil Gupta and Kapil Gupta and their families. We personally conveyed our condolences to the family members.

Red Salute to Com. O.P.Gupta!