The Reception Committee for the 5th Triennial AIC being held at Coimbatore on 17th & 18th December, 2025 is making all out efforts to make the AIC historic and a milestone in the glorious history of the mighty organization, AIBDPA. Arrangements for the venue and comfortable accommodation for the delegates have been completed.
The 51st death anniversary of the legendary leader Com.K G Bose on 11-12-2025 was observed as the Flag Day of the Conference. 5 Flags each were hoisted in all the branches in Tamil Nadu. In Coimbatore, Com.R Rajasekar, Circle Secretary, Tamil Nadu and General Secretary, Reception Committee garlanded the photo of Com. K G Bose and hoisted 5 AIBDPA flags.
11.12.2025 is the 51st death anniversary of Com. K. G. Bose, the militant leader of C G employees and particularly of P & T employees. He was very active in the union ever since his entry in to DET office Calcutta in 1942.
He along with Com. Dada Ghosh led the 1946 historical All India P & T strike in Bengal, 5 days strike of CG Employees in 1960 and also one day strike of 19 September 1968 along with other leaders.
He was Circle Secretary of Telecom Union Class III (NFPTE), W. Bengal for many years. Was elected as President of NFPTE in 1970. Com. K. G. Bose gave a progressive outlook to the P&T movement. His speeches and writes up inspired a whole generation of workers like me. It was an honour for me to be in close touch with him since 1966 at the Trivandrum AIC.
He was a Member of the Pay Commission for W. Bengal State employees. Com K. G. Bose passed away on 11.12.1974 in U. K. while undergoing treatment for the dreaded cancer. His brother, Com. Moni Bose, also a P &T Union leader, passed away in 2010.Memory of Com. K. G. will inspire us in our struggle against the new attacks against workers and pensioners by the Modi Government. Red Salute to Com K G Bose.!
CHQ is saddened to report the untimely demise of Com. Ashok Pareek, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Rajasthan on 9th December, 2025. He was under treatment for liver ailments for some time and the end came in the morning on 09-12-2025. Com. Ashok Pareek was a gentleman trade unionist and was liked and respected by all. He has also helped in strengthening AIBDPA in Rajasthan. AIBDPA pays respectful homages to the departed leader and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and colleagues.
The 7th District Conference of Karwar was held on 27-11-2025. Com. C E Gunagi, District President controlled the proceedings. Com.C R Kalmane, District Secretary welcomed and presented the report. Com. N D Patil, Treasurer placed the accounts. Shri. Raviraj Chandrahas Ankolekar, President, CMC inaugurated the conference. Coms. L D Durgad, Circle President, Muddaiah, Circle Secretary, H C Prakash, AGS, Earanna, CHQ Organising Secretary and K Chandrasekharan, ACS addressed and explained the issues. Office bearers were elected with Com. C R Kalmane (President) Com. C E Gunagi (District Secretary) Com. N D Patil (Treasurer).
The third Special Seminar—covering the districts of Coonoor, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri and Vellore—was held with great enthusiasm on 21.11.2025 at YMCA Hall, Salem, under the banner of the Tamil Nadu Circle, which is hosting the 5th All India Conference of AIBDPA. The event was efficiently organized by the Coordination Committee of BSNLEU – AIBDPA – TNTCW. An impressive 350 comrades from the six districts attended . The strong presence of comrades from BSNLEU, TNTCWU, various fraternal unions, and notably, a significant number of women comrades, added great strength and vibrancy to the seminar. The proceedings were jointly presided over by the District Presidents of all six districts. Comrade R. Gopalan, Circle Assistant Secretary, coordinated the event, and Comrade Tamilmani, Salem District Secretary, delivered the welcome address.
The seminar was formally inaugurated by Comrade R. Rajasekar, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA.A powerful and thought-provoking address was delivered by Comrade R. Badri, General Manager of Bharathi Bookstore, on the topic “Let’s Protect the Constitution and Secularism”. His speech shed light on the alarming national situation and the urgent need for collective vigilance. Comrade R. Muralitharan Nair, All India Assistant General Secretary of AIBDPA, presented an in-depth analysis of the challenges confronting pensioners today, speaking on the topic “Pension Changes and Validation of Pension Rules Amendment Act”. His address was highly informative and well-received. Representatives from BSNLEU, TNTCWU, NCCPA, AIPRPA, and AIBSNLPWA also participated and enriched the discussion with their valuable interventions. The event concluded with vote of thanks by Comrade E. Gopal, Circle Assistant Secretary.
Other three seminars were held at Trichy, Puducherry and Madurai.
