AIC BSNLEU (3) – Procession and Massive Rally

10 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by in BSNLEU, Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Procession and Massive Rally

Kolkata is a big city, once capital of India till 1911, where big and long processions are a regular feature for many years. But after the Trinamool government has taken over, it is difficult for other parties and trade unions to organise processions and jathas. As such, the reception Committee took prior permission for holding procession and rally in the city on 6th November 2014.
Since the procession and rally are to be held in the city and the AIC is being held on the outskirts of the city, buses were arranged to take the delegates from the Conference site to the Telecom Factory, from where the procession will start. Hundreds of delegates and observers participated in the long procession which went through the city roads and reached Rani Rashmony Avenue, where the rally will be held. Another huge jatha by the local BSNL employees had already reached the avenue. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Animesh Mitra, Sahdev Biswal and other leaders led this jatha.
The large area of the Rashmoni Avenue in the centre of the city was full with workers. The road on the side of the avenue was also full. The stage was erected high so that workers in the backside also can see state and the speakers.

The Rally started at 1530 hours as scheduled. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri presided. Com. Animesh Mitra, Dy. GS and Jt. Convener, Reception Committee welcomed all. Com. Tapan Sen, MP, General Secretary CITU, inaugurated the rally. He called upon the workers to resist the onslaught on the working class by the new NDA government. He also pointed out the necessity to continue sustained struggles for achieving the demands of the workers. Coms. Shymal Chakraborty, President, CITU, W.Bengal, P.Abhimanyu, GS, Saibal Sen Gupta and Animesh Mitra, Circle Secretaries also spoke.

Cultural Programmes

Cultural programmes were organised at the Conference site in the evening, which was much appreciated by the delegates.

The AIC OF BSNLEU ( 2 )

10 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by in BSNLEU

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Inaugural Session
As usual with the AICs of BSNLEU, the Conference Pandal was full to the maximum and many were standing outside. The stage was decorated with red flags and festoons with a big banner behind mentioning VII All India Conference. The photos of Com. KG Bose, Com. Moni Bose, Com. S.R.Nayak and Com. Sukenderpal Singh was placed before the stage, which was garlanded by the President, Com. Namboodiri. All the leaders and guests were welcomed and seated in the stage by the Reception Committee leaders.
The inaugural session was presided over by Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President of the Union. The entire house stood in silence for one minute paying homage to the Martyrs who laid down their lives for the progress of humanity and rights of workers.Com. Sisir Bhattacharjee, Chairman, Reception Committee, welcomed all to the great city of Kolkata and to the AIC. All the leaders on the dais were felicitated and honoured by the Reception Committee.
Com.VAN Namboodiri, in his Presidential address, mentioned about the great tradition of W.Bengal and Calcutta in the independence struggle, the role played by Com.Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA and the advance made by the Left Front Government. He welcomed all the delegates and guests and expected that this AIC will be a historic one in its discussions and decisions. He narrated the great role played by the Telecom Factory, Alipore, in the development of telegraphs and telephones, where the AIC was to be held. He also stated the condemning role played by Trinamool goons, which compelled the reception Committee to change the venue to this place.

Com. A.K.Padmanabhan, President, CITU inaugurated the Conference. In his speech he congratulated BSNLEU for it s active participation in the common struggle of the working class as also in stopping disinvestment and VRS in BSNL. He condemned the anti-worker policies being implemented by the Government and the united struggles by the Central trade Unions. He called upon the BSNL workers to join the joint struggles being organised by the Central Trade Unions.

Com. P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com.M.Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, Com. Tapas Ghosh, Secretary General, BSNLCCWF, V.Ramesh, General Secretary, AIIEA and Com. Animesh Mitra, Dy. General Secretary addressed.

A book published by the Co-Ordination committee of BSNL Unions and Association compiling the articles of veteran Leader and former Patron of BSNLEU Com. Moni Bose was released by. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri presenting the same to Com. Jyotsna Bose, wife of Comrade Moni Bose. Their son Dr. Gautam Bose was also present. Com. Namboodiri remembered the great contributions o f Com. Moni Bose and congratulated the Co-ordinating Committee and its Convener Com. Biplab Das, for taking initiative in publishing the same.

The AIC starts ( 1)

09 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

The large gathering of more than 3000, was anxiously waiting for the AIC to start. Still the buses were coming bringing the delegates from their respective accommodation in the city.
At sharp 10.00 AM, the flag hoisting ceremony started. While hoisting the National Flag, Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri President BSNLEU, mentioned about the ultimate sacrifices of the Martyrs who lived and died for the country, the promises that were made by the leaders after Independence, and how the promises were all forgotten. He  also called upon to work for a better deal for the toiling masses and workers. The Red flag of BSNLEU was hoisted by Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary of the union.
All the drlegates led by Com.Sisir Bhattacharjee, seniormost and veteran leader of P and T employers, paid homage floral tributrd to the martyrs ( To be continued).

The Historic Conference of BSNLEU at Kolkata

09 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

The AIC of BSNLEU is continuing for the fourth day at Kolkata. Due to certain internet connection difficulties as also the busy schedule, I was unable to update the blog, which I am sure, will be understood by my visitors and well wishers.
The Conference started at Panchavati Resorts premises, on the outskirts of Kolkata. It is a beautiful place, a bit away from the rush and mess of the city. The Resorts belong to the ITC Hotel Groups and occupies a large area with all the paraphernaila of high class hotels. It is on the open ground in front of the Resorts that the Pandal for Conference was erected. Since the place of Conference was shifted from Telecom Factory, Alipore, just two days before the AIC is to start, it was a Herculean effort the Reception Committee had to make to make every thing ready. Hundreds of workers of the Reception Committee toiled day and night to ensure thst the pandal is ready by the morning of 6 th December 2014, when the Conference is to start.
When the delegates started reaching the venue in the arranged buses in the morning of 6th, the work was yet to be completed.
But, by the time of starting the AIC every thing was ready.  A beautiful and attractive stage with a background with the logo and name of the union and inspiring paintings greeted the delegates. Workers marching forward with the Red Flag in their hands was inspiring. ( to be continued).

CEC BSNLEU at Kolkata

05 Wednesday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

The Central Executive Committee of BSNLEU was held today at Kolkata in connection with the All India Conference. The Report on Activities was discussed and adopted.
The inaugural session will be held in the morning tomorrow. The Open Session will be in the evening.

‘Khadi’ patented in Germany !

04 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ Leave a comment

It is reported in the press that ‘khadi’ name is patented in Germany and Indian ‘khadi’ is in difficulty. Earlier India faced the same trouble with ‘Basmati’ rice which also was patented in a foreign country. The Intellectual Property Rights are being much misused. The Government of India has to take immediate remedial measures.

AIC OF BSNLEU KOLKATA – (9)

04 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ 3 Comments

We have reached Kolkata by 11.00 AM today. We are accommodated in Maharashtra Sadan in the city itself. The CEC Meeting tomorrow is also here.
The venue of the Conference has been shifted from Telecom Factory premises to a more convenient place. I am just now going to see the place.
Many CEC Members including Circle Secretaries have arrived in Kolkata. General Secretaries will reach by tomorrow.

Delhi is expected to go to Polls

03 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by in General

≈ Leave a comment

After the AA Government resigned, the Delhi assembly is kept in suspension, probably in the hope that the BJP will be able to form the government. It seems that hope is lost. The BJP has told the governor that they will not be forming the government.
Hence the Governor may recommend for polls. So, one more election for Delhi electorate.

VII AIC of BSNLEU at Kolkata – (8) – Venue Changed

03 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by in Uncategorized

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

There is a change in the venue of the All India Conference.It was to be held in Telecom Factory, Alipore Kolkata. But since the BSNL Management refused permission in the last moment due to threat of Trinamool /NFTE to the CGM, he is not prepared to grant permission. The Union leaders met the BSNL C.O., but despite our strong demand, they are dilly-dallying in granting the permission. But we can not wait more. Hence it has been decided to change the venue for a better place. The Reception Committee is hunting for a new and better place for holding the AIC, even if it is a bit away.

The Reception Committee is put under great strain, due to this latest development. But the four circle Unions in W.Bengal ie. Kolkata, Telecom Factory, Telecom Stores and W.Bengal, are capable of meeting this challenge and will come out successful. The forward march of BSNL Employees Union can not be stopped by threat and conspiracy.

The new place of the AIC and other particulars will be informed by the Reception Committee by evening to day. Reception Committee Comrades will be in the Railway Station, Bus Stand etc. to receive the delegates. However, it will be better if message is sent to the Reception Committee about arrival and departure of the delegates.

VII AIC of BSNLEU at Kolkata (8)

02 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by in BSNL - Better Service to the Nation

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Only three days left for holding of the AIC at Kolkata. Arrangements are being made on a war footing at Kolkata. Hundreds of comrades in the field to make the accommodation of the delegates convenient,as well as the Conference Hall.

CHQ staff will be starting for Kolkata tomorrow by the Delhi – Howrah Rajdhani which starts at 1655 hours from New Delhi and will reach Kolkata by 0930 hours next day morning. I am also accompanying them. On 6th morning the CEC Meeting starts. In the evening the meeting of the KG Bose Trust will take place. On 6th morning the Inaugural session will start. There will be continuous meetings for the next two days.

An AIC of BSNLEU is a big affair. But it is worth it.