The District Conference of BSNLEU Bangalore started today, 13th August, with an inspiring Inaugural session participated by more than 600 workers. The Varadachariar Memorial Hall, where the conference is being held, was overflowing and many comrades had to stand crowding near the entrance.As usual for Bangalore, a large number of women comrades were also present.
Com.B.T.M.Giri,District President, presided. Com.H.V.Sudarshan, Dist. Secretary, welcomed all the participants.All the leaders in the dais were honoured by shawls, bouquet etc.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President, BSNLEU, inaugurated the Conference.In his speech, he mentioned about issues of the workers and the Charter of Demands presented by the JAC and the negotiations,the agitations proposed etc. He also spoke on the urgency for the revival of BSNL, issues of pensioners and contract workers, the joint struggles initiated by the Central Trade Unions, VII Central Pay Commission etc.
Shri K.L.Jairam, PGM BSNL, Bangalore, who is also a BSNL absorbed ITS officer, explained the necessity of reviving the BSNL and suggested certain points. Dr.S.R.Keshav, Faculty,Bangalore University addressed and pointed out the need for motivation of the workers.

Coms. S.Prasannakumar, General Secretary, CITU, Karnataka, Prema Prakash, founder member of the union, B.P.Narayana, Circle President, C.K.Gundanna, Circle secretary, BSNLEU and other leaders were present in the dais.
The inaugural session was over by 14.00 hours.
The Annual Report and Accounts were presented and adopted after discussion.The Conference will continue tomorrow: