CPI(M) statement on the arrest of Teesta Setalvad

12 Thursday Feb 2015

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 New Delhi, February 12: The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) condemns the Gujarat Police move to arrest Teesta Setalvad and her husband, Javed Anand in Mumbai. The arrest of Teesta Setalvad has been stayed for 24 hours at the intervention of the Supreme Court.

The Gujarat Police have targeted Teesta Setalvad because of her relentless championing of the rights of the victims of the Gujarat pogroms of 2002. While the Gujarat government is pursuing the harassment of Teesta Setalvad, it has been reinstating police officials who are facing serious criminal charges.

The CPI(M) demands that the Gujarat government withdraw the concocted case against Teesta Setalvad and stop harassing her.

AIBDPA CEC at Jamnagar, Gujarat on 28-19 April 2015

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

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Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, All India BSNL-DOT Pensioners Association (AIBDPA), has intimated that the next Central Committee Meeting of AIBDPA will be held at Jamnagar (Gujarat) on 28-29 April 2015. AIBDPA is the militant organisation of the BSNL – DOT Pensioners and is affiliated to NCCPA and BCPC.

The long pending and urgent issues of Pensioners will be discussed in the meeting and decisions taken on the programmes to secure them.

The CEC Members have been requested to book their tickets in advance to ensure reservation.

DOT should refund Spectrum charges to BSNL for the surrendered spectrum

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

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It was agreed that the DOT will refund the charges of Rs. 6,700 crores to BSNL for the spectrum surrendered by BSNL. Though BSNL was not allowed to participate in the spectrum auction, it was directed to purchase the same in all circles at the highest rate of auction. Since the spectrum allotted was not suitable to latest technology and was more than necessary, BSNL surrendered the same with permission of the DOT and also on the assurance that the charges of Rs. 6,700 crores will be refunded to BSNL, which was in dire need of funds for expansion.

Though the spectrum has been surrendered two years back, the refund of Rs. 6,700 crore is yet to be refunded. The Govt. should honour its assistance and refund the amount at the earliest.

This is one of the important demand of the Forum with regard to the Revival of BSNL. The Government has to act immediately.

SAVE BSNL, SAVE NATION – Learn from AAP victory

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

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Nothing is impossible!

The AAP has shown once again that dedicated and determined effort and support from the people can make impossible in to possible. Dedicated work of the 40,000 AAP volunteers along with the people oriented policies and assurances have helped AAP to sweep the polls in Delhi.

Can’t 2.5 lakh of BSNL workers go to the people and seek their support for the revival of BSNL? Dedicated service to the people, despite all hurdles created by the policies of the government and inaction by the BSNL Management, is the immediate task the employees have to ensure. Once we get the support of the people, the battle is half-won.

The customers are top-priority. Meet them, discuss with them their problems and try to solve it immediately. They are our masters and their problems are our problems. Humility and service mentality is most important.

SAVE BSNL – SAVE NATION.

Next Forum Meeting on 11th February 2015

10 Tuesday Feb 2015

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The next meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be held at 03.00 PM on 11th February 2015 at BSNLMS Office to discuss about the Parliament March and connected matters, review of the meeting with the CMD BSNL held on 09-02-2015 as also the preparations for the strike etc.

It is expected that all General Secretaries/representatives will be present in time.

Brief Note on the Forum Meeting with CMD on 09-02-2015

10 Tuesday Feb 2015

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Meeting of the CMD with Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations on 09-02-2015

Consequent to the serving of strike notice by the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, the CMD BSNL invited the  Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations for discussion on 9th February 2015, which was held in the board room of BSNL Corporate office. S/Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD BSNL, A.N.Rai, Director (EB and HR), N.K.Gupta, Director (CFA and CM), Sujata Ray, ED(Finance), Shameem Akhtar, Sr.GM (SR) and other officers participated from the Management. The Forum was represented by Coms. C.Singh, Chairman, V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener and  General Secretaries of  the affiliated unions/associations. The meeting started at about 1500 hours and continued up to about 1900 hours.

The CMD in his introductory remarks mentioned that BSNL is a big company and this has to be taken into consideration while discussing the revival of BSNL. It has got a revenue of about Rs.28,000 crores and has assets worth Rs. 90,000 crores. While there was growth earlier, after 2006 it went down. There have been difficulties. Development of broadband is more important now. Data has become most important than voice telephony. Funds are required for the same, but taking loan is difficult since we have to pay the high interest also. Investment is required to expand the services. The entire issues have to be seen in this scenario. He congratulated the unions for taking up the issue of revival of BSNL.

Forum Convener thanked the CMD for holding the meeting and informed the decision of the Forum to organise a Parliament March on 25th February 2015 on the issue of Revival of BSNL and gave the noticer to that effect.  He also mentioned about the efforts being made by the Forum for focusing the issue and propagating among the public. A Memorandum signed by more than one crore signatures from the public will be presented to the Prime Minister on the day of the Parliament March.

All the demands raised by the Forum were discussed. A brief report is given below.

  1. Filling up posts of CMD BSNL and Directors: CMD post is already filled up. The filling up of posts of Directors, HR, Finance and CM has been taken up with Government.  Selection is already over on certain posts.
  2. Stop Formation of Subsidiary Companies: Forum stated that BBNL should be merged with BSNL and no separate Tower Company is to be formed. Management stated that the proposal for Tower Company is only to focus on the tower business, but it will only be a subsidiary company.
  3. Grant of Compensation for providing rural services: The management fully agreed with the demand of the Forum for adequate compensation for the loss making services in the rural areas. CMD stated that even Rs. 1,250 crore approved in lieu of ADC is yet to be paid to BSNL by DOT. The Forum leaders demanded that the issue should be seriously pursued.
  4. Procurement of equipment:  The Forum demanded immediate procurement of Cable, Broadband Modem, Drop Wire, Mobile lines etc. for expansion. Management explained the present position. There was some problem with the tender of SIM card which is being sorted out.
  5. Transfer of all assets to BSNL: The BSNL Management was in support of the demand, but the government has to take decision.
  6. Drop proposal of BSNL-MTNL Merger: The Forum explained that until the three important issues of Disinvestment of MTNL, huge liability of BSNL and HR issues are sorted out, no merger will be accepted. The Management stated that no final decision has been taken in the matter.
  7. Spectrum Liberalisation and trading by BSNL: Management stated that there is no bar as far as 3G is considered. But since 2G was allotted without auction, the government will not allow spectrum trading and liberalisation in 2G.
  8. Fix pension contribution on basis of actual pay instead of on the maximum of the payscale: BSNL management stated that this issue is being pursued  with DOT.
  9. Surrendering 1.2 MHz spectrum by BSNL: Management stated no decision has been taken so  far.
  10. Reject M/s Deloittee Consultant recommendations: Detailed discussions took place in the matter. This will be further discussed with the Forum within 10 days.
  11. Refund of BWA Spectrum charges to BSNL for the surrendered spectrum: This is being pursued.
  12. Grant of 78.2% IDA pension fixation: The undue delay in the settlement of the issue was strongly protested by the Forum leaders. Management agreed to pursue the matter.
  13. Implement Cabinet decision on 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL direct recruited employees:  The Forum leaders strongly demanded that 30% superannuation benefits should be  ensured to new recruits. After discussion, the management wanted a detailed note  on the issue.   This will be furnished by the Forum.

Management agreed to issue minutes of the meeting.

The meeting was cordial, but the issues are not settled, since most items are to be settled at DOT/Govt. Levels. Hence our preparation for the struggle should continue.

 

V.A.N.Namboodiri

Convener, Forum

10-02-2015

Rs. 25,420 Crores in Swiss Accounts, Big Corporates and Politicians in the list

10 Tuesday Feb 2015

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The new revelations by some investigating newspaper agencies have once again shown the huge amounts, mostly black money, put in foreign banks by Indian Corporates, big business and politicians. It is stated that the total amount in these 1195 accounts will come to about Rs. 25,420 crores.Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Reliance Industries, Naresh Goyal (Jet Airways), Burmans (Dabur), Dalmiya, Chabria, Reheja, Birla – all are account holders.

What action the government is going to take against these accounts holders? From the past experience, the action will be delayed and later forgotten. That has the experience in earlier corruption cases.

Strong pressure and agitation are required demanding immediate action against the culprits who are cheating the people and the government.

AAP sweeps in Delhi Election

10 Tuesday Feb 2015

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According to the results announced / leading till now, the Aam Admi Party (AAP) is expected to get about 67 seats out of a total of 70 seats. It is a big victory for AAP. As AAP says, it is a victory for the people of Delhi.

Hearty Congratulations for Arvind Kejrival and the AAP leaders and workers. Their sincere work for the last many months has been rewarded.

BJP and Congress have been decimated. BJP is expected to get 3 seats, while Congress will have none.

Let us hope for a corruption free and pro-people rule in Delhi. There will be innumerable obstructions and the APP has to find ways to surmount these and give a pro-people rule.

Meeting of CMD BSNL with Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations

09 Monday Feb 2015

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As scheduled the meeting between the CMD BSNL, Shri Anupam Srivastava and the leaders of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held at the BSNL Board room, Corporate Office. The meeting was attended by both the Directors in addition to the CMD as also ED(Finance) and GM(SR).

All the issues included in the Charter of Demands was discussed in detail. The meeting continued for about 4 hours. The discussion was cordial. The demands of the workers were ably presented by Com. C.Singh, Chairman, V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener and other leaders of the Forum.  The Convener gave the written notice for the Parliament March to the CMD BSNL.

A brief note on the discussions will be published shortly.

A meeting of the Forum will be held at 03.00 PM on 11th February 2015 at BSNLMS Office to review about the discussion, preparation for the Parliament March as also the issue of strike notice.

Meeting of CMD BSNL with the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations

09 Monday Feb 2015

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The meeting of the CMD with the Forum of unions/Associations on the issue of Revival of BSNL will be held today, 9th February 2015 at the Board Room, BSNL Corporate office. The meeting is being held in view of the notice given by the Forum on agitational programmes. All unions of the Forum are expected to participate.

A meeting of the Forum will be held after the meeting with the CMD