A special convention of pensioners was organised by Vellore District Branch on 16-12-2016 with massive participation. Com. Parthasarathy , Retired DGM presided. Com.Jothisudanthiranathan, District Secretary welcomed the gathering. Com.C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary formally inaugurated the convention. Participating as Chief Guest, Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor delivered the key note address, covering the current developments and the strike by BSNL employees on 15-12-2016 against the nefarious move of the government to form a separate tower company to weaken BSNL. He also explained as to how the important demand of 78.2% and  annulment of 60:40 was achieved through sustained struggles and appealed to strengthen AIBDPA at all levels.

A host of leaders including Com. C.Thankavel (DS, BSNLEU), M.Sathish Kumar (DS,TNTCWU), Lokanathan (DS,SNEA), Santhana Krishnan (CS, AIPRPA), C.Jnanasekharan (Circle Org.Secretary), K.Krishnan and D.Mony, Retd DGM addressed the convention. Com. K.Ramasamy (Retd DGM (F)) proposed vote of thanks.