The relentless efforts of Com. G G Patil, the founder leader of AIBDPA in Karnataka and former AGS has yeilded the desired result. The meeting of the BSNL retirees, including VRS retirees , in Koppal was held on 05-09-2020 and decided to form a new branch. Office bearers were elected unanimously and the following comrades are the important functionaries;

President : Com. S D Dinni

Secretary: Com. B S Alur

Treasurer: Com. V R Kouthal.