Shri.R.K.Upadhyaya,CMD,BSNL has informed Com.P.Abhimanyu,General Secretary,
BSNLEU over phone at 1845 hrs today that 78.2% IDA merger has been approved
by the DOT and the order may be issued by DOT on today or Monday.
However Forum leaders have cautioned against any llet up in the strike
preparations untill the order is issued.