Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations has already completed a phased programme of agitations against the draconian Validation of Pension Rules enacted by the Modi government in March, 2025 . Thousands of pensioners , representing various pensioners organisations enthusiastically participated in all these agitations, culminated in the Massive Dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 10-10-2025 reflecting their anger and anguish against the nefarious move of the government to deny rightful benefits to them.

FCPA had decided to fight it out both organisationally and legally. Accordingly , FCPA has engaged eminent advocate and President, Bar Council, Shri.Vikas Singh to appear on behalf of FCPA. The petition, drafted brilliantly and signed by NCCPA and 18 other Associations has been filed in the Supreme Court on 16-10-2025. AIBDPA is the 2nd signatory.

The government has issued the order extending the period of Shri.Ravi A Robert Jerard as CMD, BSNL for another three months from 15-10-2025.

The last phase of Agitation by Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations against Validation of Pension Rules, Delhi Chalo on 10th October, 2025 also was a resounding success.

AIBDPA was initially given a quota of 500 and accordingly CHQ allocated share for each circle. Later, based on the restrictions imposed by Delhi police, our quota was reduced to 300. But by that time comrades from far of Circles had booked the tickets.So ultimately our participation was as follows ;

Maharashtra -60, Kolkata Telephones -28, West Bengal -15, Chennai Telephones -34, Tamil Nadu -40, Telangana -21, Andhra -39, Gujarat -22, Karnataka -02, UP(W)-25, UP(E)-13, Rajasthan -27, Kerala -31, Odisha -04, MP-12, Haryana -23, Chhattisgarh-4, NE-2-01,NTR Delhi -39, ALTTC, Gaziabad -05 CORTO ( Affiliate )-03.Total -448

However, there were no participation from Assam, NE-1, Punjab, J&K, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Affiliate Ambala BSNLPWA due to various reasons.

CHQ is proud that AIBDPA is playing a significant role for the success of all the Joint programmes. Hearty Congratulations to all the Comrades who made it possible braving their old age and ailments.

Thousands of pensioners from all over the country came to Delhi on the call of Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations and participated in the big rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 10-10-2025. They raised the slogans to repeal the Validation of Pension Rules Act, immediate constitution of the VIII Pay Commission and revise the pension of BSNL MTNL and bank pensioners.

The Delhi Chalo program was initiated by Com. K. Ragavendran, Convenor, Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations. Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Patron, NCCPA presided. Com. Tapan Sen, General Secretary, CITU inaugurated with an educative speech. Com. Amarjit Kaur, General Secretary, AITUC, Shri. Ujjwal Raman Singh MP, Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, Com.D K Debnath, General Secretary, AIPRPA, Com. Balasubramoniam, General Secretary, AIFPA, Chennai, Com. S. Sridhar, President, AIRRF , Com.A K Ghosh, CGPA,West Bengal, Com.S K Sharma, CGPA,Jaipur, Com.G L Jogi, GS<SNPWA, Com.Prehlad Rai, GS AIRBSNLEWA, Com.R K Mudgal, GS<MREWA, Com.J S Dahiya, Org Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, Com.AK Kaushik, GS,MTNLPA and a host of leaders addressed. After the Rally, memorandum was submitted to Her Excellency President of India, Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Chief Justice of Supreme Court.

District level Dharna was also organized throughout the country in support of the Delhi Chalo program.

.Rich tributes were paid to Com. PVC at Kannur on 09-10-2025, the 3rd Death Anniversary.

Com. E. P. Jayarajan, Ex Minister, Kerala inaugurated the meeting. Com. K. P. Sahadevan, State Secretary, CITU delivered the memorial address. Com. K. Mohanan, Circle President, AIBDPA, presided. A host of leaders representing various organisations including Com. C. P. Sobhana ( NCCPA ) addressed.

1st Floor of P&T House, Thiruvananthapuram named Com P V Chandrasekharan Memorial Hall.

2nd Floor named Com. M. Krishnan Memorial Hall.

Com. M. V. Govindan, State Secretary, CPI(M) inaugurated the meeting held at P&T House, Thiruvananthapuram and unveiled the photos of Com. PVC and Com. M. Krishnan.Com. R. Muraleedharan Nair, AGS, AIBDPA presided. Com. Jacob Thomas ( AIPRPA ) welcomed all.Com. N. Vinodkumar, Convenor, NFPE, Com. Ajith Shankar, ACS, BSNLEU, S Ashokkumar, District Secretary, CGPA, Chandran Poochakad, son in law of Com. PVC spoke.Com. Nizam, Vice Chairman, NFPE proposed vote of thanks. Family members of Com. PVC also attended the function.

CHQ is saddened that Com.Shibani Ghosh (75), wife of Com.Susanta Kumar Ghosh, veteran leader and CHQ Vice President has passed away at 1305hrs on 09-10-2025. She was unwell and laid up for a long time. Com.Shibani Ghosh, a retired teacher was active in the left movements. AIBDPA pays homages to Com.Shibani Ghosh and conveys heartfelt condolences to Com.Susanta Kr Ghosh and his family members.

Thousands of pensioners from all parts of the country will participate the program to register their protest against the draconian Validation of Pension Rules.

Dear Comrades,

All the arrangements are made to stage the big event of pensioners, Mass Dharna at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi in the auspices of Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations on 10th October, 2025, from 10AM to 1PM. The anger and aungish of pensioners against the adoption of Validation of Pension Rules as part of Finance Bill, 2025 and non- constitution of 8th CPC will naturally reflect in the Dharna.

We have to hold the program with utmost discipline. AIBDPA comrades may come to Jantar Mantar not later than 0930 and be seated. Let us participate in an orderly manner and make the program a grand success.

With warm greetings,

K G Jayaraj
General Secretary