A well attended special general body meeting was successfully held at Bijapur, Karnataka on 31-01-2015. Com. G. G. Patil, CHQ organizing Secretary and Com. S.A Bilagi, Circle Secretary addressed the meeting and explained in details the issues of the pensioners , the efforts being taken by AIBDPA to resolve, including 78.2% IDA merger to the BSNL pensioners. They also stressed the importance of the indefinite strike by Forum of BSNL Unions/ Associations from 17th March for revival of BSNL and appealed to support the strike.

Com. Annigeri, Circle Treasurer, Com.G.B. Salakki, Com. Ujalambkar and Com. Nair also addressed the meeting. Com. M. M. Bavikattil, District Secretary proposed vote of thanks.