A ‘Kudumba Sangamam’ (Family Convention) under the auspices of AIBDPA was held at Lions Community Hall, Ernakulam today, 27th March 2014.In addition to the Pensioners, their family members also participated. The hall was completely full and many more came. The Convention was presided by Com. P.V.Chandrasekharan, Circle President, AIBDPA presided. Adv. Com. P.A.Kumaran, SSA President welcomed.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor AIBDPA and President, BSNLEU, inaugurated the Convention. In his speech he focussed on the important issues of the BSNL-DOT Pensioners as also BSNL Employees. The fight by the BSNL employees under the Forum as also JAC of Non-executive unions was briefed. He also reported about the International Congress of Pensioners and retirees held at Barcelona.
Comrades K.N.Ravindranath, veteran CITU leader, C.S.V.Nair, A.V.Kuriakose, Circle President, BSNLEU, N.Ramesan, Circle Secretary AIBDPA and other leaders addressed. Com. N.M.A.Karim proposed vote of thanks.
Cultural programmes and rendering of songs by the senior citizens and children were interesting and educative.