I could not attend the Circle Conference of the BSNL Employees Union, Kerala Circle held from 6th to 8th November 2013 at Kottayam, since I was hospitalised and under treatment at New Delhi. If I remember correct, this was the first time since 1961 that I could not attend the Circle Conference of NFPTE/NFTE/BSNLEU. As per the reports received, the Conference was a great success as usual. I missed the opportunity to meet hundreds of comrades with whom I worked in the organisation for decades.
Today I received a copy of the Report of the Circle Union, presented to the Conference by the Circle Secretary, which was sent to me by Com.K.Mohan, Circle Secretary.I went through the entire report.
I was inspired by the growth of the organisation and the trade union consciousness of the workers reflected in the report. The 125 page report covered in detail the international and national scenario and also narrated about the various struggles that have taken place, the issues of the workers and the organisational activities and what to do in future. I could not have expected such a report about two decades back.
I congratulated the leaders and workers of BSNLEU, who have come far away from only the financial demands and have become the leaders of the struggle to be waged against imperialism-capitalism and also against the anti-people policies of the government.They have realised that only through mighty struggles of the oppressed and the working class, any achievement could be made. They have struggled earlier and will be part of the future struggles to be waged for the upliftment of the toiling masses and the common people.
Congratulations to Kerala Comrades!