A rousing reception was accorded to the General Secretary , Com.K G Jayaraj, on his first visit to Hubli by the District Branch on 22-08-2019. The conference hall of the GMT office, Hubli was jam packed with pensioners and a good number of lady comrades also participated. Com. S M Geetha, District President presided over the meeting. Delivering the keynote address, veteran leader and former AGS, Com.G G Patil who is the main architect of bulding AIBDPA in Karnataka, mentioned the importance of the meeting and welcomed General Secretary and other leaders. Com.A D Kulkarni, District Secretary presented the report of activities since the last meeting.

Com.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary in his address gave a good account of the recent developments in the country and highlighted the issue of pension revision. Much confusion has been created on the demand of pension revision and the detailed explanation by the General Secretary helped the comrades to have a clear clarity on the issue. He also appealed to successfully implement the Call Attention Day on 12-09-2019 demanding pension revision with 15% fitment, delinking wage revision. Regarding nonpayment of medical bills and allowance he explained the discussion had with CMD,BSNL and assured to continue the efforts.

Com.Muddaiah, Circle Secretary in his speech narrated the growth of our AIBDPA at the National level. Coms. Harish Doddamani, former District Secretary, BSNLEU and Com.N D Patil, District Secretary, BSNLEU also addressed the meeting.