Meeting of National Secretariat, NCCPA

27 Monday Jun 2016

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The National Secretariat meeting of NCCPA held today, 27th June, 2016 at AIRF office, New Delhi has called upon the pensioners through out the country to organise Mass Dharna on 11-07-2016 in support of the indefinite strike of central government employees and for the pensioners issues.

Com. Shiv Gopal Mishra , Chairman, NCCPA presided over the meeting. In his opening remarks he detailed the discussion NJCM leaders had with the Cabinet Secretary on modifications sought about the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. The government has not come out with its decision and hence the NJCA is going ahead with serious preparations of the indefinite strike. We have to support the strike and should have a solidarity action. Com. K. K. N. Kutty, Secretary General also briefed the developments in connection with the strike issues. As far as pensioners issues are concerned,we have demanded pension parity with necessary modification of the pay commission’s recommendations. But the government has taken a stand that even the recommendation of the Pay Commission is not possible to implement.

Thereafter serious discussion took place and the important office bearers including Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Patron, NCCPA and Advisor, AIBDPA and Com. K. G. Jayaraj, Assistant Secretary General, NCCPA & General Secretary, AIBDPA participated. After the discussion the Secretariat decided to support fully the strike and organise country wide Mass Dharna by pensioners on 11-07-2016 demanding the pensioners issues also including pension parity.

AIBDPA units are requested to take initiative for the successful implementation of the decision with maximum participation of AIBDPA members.

‘People’s Democracy’ completes 51 years

27 Monday Jun 2016

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‘People’s Democracy’, the official organ of CPI(M), has completed a creditable service of 51 years to the common people and toiling masses. It was started on 27th June 1965 and the first Editor was Com. Jyoti Basu. The present editor is Com. Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary, CPI(M).It is being published from Delhi, Kolkata, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Agartala.

‘PD’ has always been the vanguard of the working class and focused their issues. It gave inspiration and important information required in the struggle of the working class.

Best Wishes to PD for continuing its excellent work!

BharatNet Second Phase may start soon

27 Monday Jun 2016

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BharatNet, former National Optical Fibre Network proposes to start its II Phase by July 2016. 1.20 lakh km optical fibre pipe have been laid till June 2016 as part of its I Phase. BharatNet is managed and executed by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) through three central PSUs viz. BSNL, Power Grid and Railtel, the former having the major share.

As per the II Phase, it is proposed to provide high speed broadband connectivity to 150 lakh Gram Panchayats.

More % of EPFO funds to private equity

27 Monday Jun 2016

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Despite strong objections from the central trade unions, the EPFO had decided and invested 5% of its funds in private equities. Now it is proposing to increase the investment to 15%. There is no guarantee for the safe guarding of the hard earned money of the workers and pensioners, since these investments in private equity funds are depends on the volatile market. The Central Trade Unions have to strongly oppose and defeat the new sinister move.

Govt. move to sell surplus land with PSUs

27 Monday Jun 2016

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The committee appointed by the government to recommend the policy of creating a land bank of the surplus land of the PSUs is in its last phase. The recommendations are expected to be submitted in a few weeks.The proposal is to sell the surplus land available with the PSUs. The corporates have been putting much pressure onthe government to get these lands in the centre of the cities for real estate and for construction of big hotels and other business buildings.

Though the committee is expected to recommend to utilise these spaces for government departments, the main intention is only to sell it to the corporates. Already the buildings and land of the closed PSUs are under sale.

Prime Minister warns tax evaders

26 Sunday Jun 2016

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NEW DELHI: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used his ‘ Mann ki Baat ‘ radio programme to deliver a stern message – don’t evade taxes and come clean by September 30. Modi also used the platform to mount an attack on the Congress to mark the 41st anniversary of the declaration of Emergency.
“In our big cities, when we see some of the houses that are worth crores, there seems to be some discord. Some people make well over 50 lakh rupees a year, but don’t declare it. They do this to avoid paying their taxes. I am calling on all of them to come forward and declare their true incomes and pay their taxes by September 30,” said PM Modi in the radio address.
“There will be no leniency after that,” he added.” (Courtesy: Times of India)

Declaration is well taken! But what about action? Both NDA and UPA governments have declared umpteen times about catching the tax evaders; But nothing has been done. It is only the salaried people who are paying the taxes correctly. Most of the rich, business barons, corporates evade the taxes either by crook or cheating. They are never punished, because they are close to the ruling parties and donate liberally to their election funds.

Common people are not interested in EMPTY PROMISES!

The Phoenix rises again – BSNL is on the revival path

26 Sunday Jun 2016

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For the past few months BSNL has given more mobile connections than any private company. The new plans like ‘night free calls’ ‘free roaming’ etc. has attracted new customers. The service is also being improved by installing additional towers and new generation equipment. The move is now towards 4G.

The attitude of the workers have changed for the better. At the same time, it can be further improved. ‘Service With A Smile’ is not to be treated as a slogan only, but should be the way of life with BSNL employees.

The Phoenix is rising once again. BSNL Marches ahead!

Protest Against the attack on the SBT employees

26 Sunday Jun 2016

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The employees of the State Bank of Travancore (SBT) are on agitation against the decision of the Government to merge it with SBI. The government has decided to merge all its affiliated 5 banks with SBI as also the Mahila Bank. This decision is against the best interests of the bank, bank employees and the customers. Instead of discussing with the workers and settling the issues, the bank authorities have issued order prohibiting demonstrations, rallies, meetings and agitational activities near the bank premises. There is no doubt that these restrictions are engineered by the NDA government at the centre.

The working class have to fully understand the present crisis and prepare for might struggles. The 2nd September 2016 Strike called by the central trade unions against such attacks and on major demands of the working class has to be made a great success.

41 Years after ‘National Emergency’

26 Sunday Jun 2016

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41 years have passed after the hated ‘National Emergency’ was imposed on 25th June 1975 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. To tide over the political crisis consequent to the cancellation of the election of Indira Gandhi, the government declared Emergency, put all the opposition party leaders in jail, curtailed civil rights, news papers censured and authoritarian rule imposed. Many trade union leaders including that of government employees were put in prison.

The people fought against the Emergency and the government was compelled to withdraw it after about one year and declared general election hoping that the Congress will win with ease with most of the opposition leaders in jail. But common people thought otherwise. The ruling Congress Party was demolished and the Janatha Government came in to power. The authoritarianism was defeated.

People have to be vigilant always to ensure that such declared or undeclared Emergency is not imposed a second time.

Haryana Government imposes ESMA on striking electricity workers – Protest by CITU

25 Saturday Jun 2016

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New Delhi, Jun 25 :The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) today criticised Haryana government for imposing Essential Services Maintenance Act on Haryana Electricity Board workers, who called a two-day strike to protest against privatisation.

“CITU condemns the imposition of the draconian Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) on the employees of Haryana State Electricity Board by the BJP-led government in Haryana,” CITU General Secretary Tapen Sen said in a statement.

According to the statement, CITU extends total support and solidarity to the employees of Haryana state electricity board who have been compelled to go on a strike against the decision of the state government to privatise 23 electricity

distribution subdivisions with the highest revenue potential.