A massive pensioners convention was held at Aasman Mahal, Hyderabad on 3rd January, 2015. Speaking on the occasion, Com. P. Asoka Babu, CHQ Vice President gave a good account of the issues of the pensioners; 78.2% IDA merger, demands included in the memorandum submitted to the 7th Pay Commission and agitation programs of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations demanding revival of BSNL. Com. J. Sampath Rao, AGS & Circle secretary, BSNLEU, Com. M. N. Reddy, General Secretary, All Pensioners and Retirees Association, Com. Ramachandradu, Circle Secretary, Com Samyuktha, UTF leader, Shri. P. V. Murlidhar, PGMT, Hyderabad and Com. L. Damodhar Rao, veteran leader also addressed. The massive participation of pensioners, including a good number of lady comrades, made the large Aasman Mahal too short to accommodate.