KARNATAKA CIRCLE CONFERENCE HELD BEFITTINGLY.

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The 7th Circle Conference of Karnataka was held in a befitting manner at Com.G G Patil Hall, Ranibennur on 27th December, 2024. The conference started with the flag hoisting by veteran leader, Com.V A N Namboodiri, Advisor at 0930 AM. The Open session held at 10AM was presided over by Com.R B Tatapati, Circle President. Com.H B Naik, Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed one and all. In his inaugural address, Com.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary explained as to how AIBDPA has grown to the present level as the biggest pensioners organisation of BSNL and DOT pensioners. He narrated the great tradition of the P&T Trdae Union movement and that legacy is being followed by AIBDPA also by conducting continuous struggles for the settlement of genuine demands of the pensioners. The present status of pension revision, BSNL MRS, CGHS , Commutation, Notional increment were also dealt by General Secretary. Com.V A N Namboodiri, Advisor delivered the keynote address and highlighted the main issues of the pensioners and the negative and retrograde stand of the central government. Coms. C K Gundnna, AGS, BSNLEU and H V Sudharshan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU addressed and gave a good accounts of wage revision and revival of BSNL. The other speakers were Coms.H C Prakash, AGS and Eranna, CHQ Organising Secretary.

All the speakers remembered the great contributions of Com,G G Patil, Former AGS and his selfless ,and sincere services to the cause of the workers and pensioners. The family members of Com.G G Patil including his loving wife Smt. Usha Patil attended the conference and were honoured.

In the delegates session, Com.Muddaiah, Circle Secretary and Com.C G Annigeri, Treasurer presented the report and audited accounts , respectively. Thereafter, active and constructive discussion took place in which 35 comrades from all the districts participated. A new set of office bearers were elected unanimously with Com. L D Durgad (President) Com.Muddiah (Circle Secretary) and Com.C G Annigeri (Treasurer). The conference came to an end with vote of thanks by Com.B G Byatappanavar, Secretary , Reception Committee.