Thousands of workers, both executive and non executive, participated on the first day, ie 6th Januarry, 2015, of the 3 days Dharna called upon by the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations through out the country. AIBDPA members also participated in solidarity of the agitation for protecting BSNL and to ensure better service to the customers at affordable rates. In New Delhi, the Mass Dharna was organized before the BSNL Corporate office with massive participation. The Dharna was addressed by Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri (Convenor, Forum ), Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. K. Sebastin, General Secretary, SNEA, Com. Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA, Com. Islam Ahmad, President, NFTE, Com. K. Jayaprakash, General Secretary, FNTO, Com.K. Thomar, AGS, BSNLMS.

Com. K.G. jayaraj, General Secretary inaugurated the well attended Dharna at Alappuzha. Com. Thomas Sebastian presided and Com.S. Prathap Kumar, AGS,BSNLEU delivered the key note address. Coms. Sreevas (AIBSNLEA), Najumuddin (SNEA), Mohanan (NFTE) Com. N. Mohanan Nair (FNTO), R. Balachandran Nair, P.R. Shajimon (BSNLEU) also spoke.