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3515 farmers in Karnataka committed suicide between 2013 and 2017

As many as 3,515 farmers in Karnataka committed suicide between April 2013 and November 2017, out of which 2,525 were due to drought and farm failure, statistics provided by the State Agriculture Department said.”3,515 farmers were reported to have committed suicide from April 2013 to November 2017, and from April 2008 to April 2012, as many as 1,125 farmers were reported to have committed suicide,” it said.
Out of the 3,515 suicide cases reported, agriculture department accepted 2,525 cases which were due to drought and crop failure. (Courtesy: PTI)

Both the Central and state Governments are responsible for this tragedy. They can not wash away the blood of the kisans on their hand. At least implement now the poll assurance of waiving their loans and providing minimum price so that further suicides can be stopped.

HOW FAST WAR VETERANS’ DEMANDS ON OROP IS CONSIDERED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT….!

 We are reproducing below the relevant portion of the reply given by the Defense Minister on anomalies in implementation of One Rank One Pension to the war veterans. It may be remembered that the government was compelled to implement the OROP after pro-long and sacrificing struggle by the ex-servicemen. There were lot of complaints after implementation of OROP from the war veterans and the main complaint was that what is implemented is not at all OROP. But the Modi government was not prepared to look into the complaints and the war veterans had to launch another sustained struggle. There after the government agreed to appoint a Judicial Committee to examine the complaints and to make necessary recommendions . The Judicial Committee was appointed on 14-12-2015 and the report was submitted after 10 months, 0n 26-10-2016.
And the government slept over the report for 9 months and appointed another committee, called the internal committee on 19-07-2017, presumably after getting the question from the MP in this regard. The “sincerity and eagerness” of the government on such vital issue is thoroughly exposed.

Excerpts of reply by the Defense Minister in Parliament.

Some Ex-Servicemen Associations have been demanding changes in methodology for fixation of pension,periodicity of its revision, coverage of future Pre-mature retirees (PMR) cases, etc. The Government appointed One Member Judicial Committee (OMJC) onOROP to look into anomalies, if any arising out of implementation of OROP on 14.12.2015. The Terms of Reference of the Committee was as under:-

To examine and make recommendations on references received from the Central Government on the following matters:-

(i) Measures for the removal of anomalies that may arise in implementation of the OROP Letter No.12(1)/2014/D(Pen/Pol)/Part-II, dated 7.11.2015.

(ii) Measures for the removal of anomalies that may arise out of inter-service issues of the three forces due to implementation of OROP order ibid.

(iii) Implications on service matters.

(iv) Any other matter referred by the Central Government on implementation of the OROP or related issues.

In making its recommendations, the Committee shall take into account the financial impact of its recommendations.

Around 3200 representations for addressing the anomalies on OROP were received from individuals / Associations which were examined and issues referred to the Judicial Committee on OROP for its recommendations. The Committee submitted its report on 26.10.2016. An Internal Committee has been constituted by the Government on 19.07.2017 to examine the recommendations of OMJC with respect to feasibility and financial aspects.

Merger of BSNL and MTNL

As per the reply given in the Parliament, process for merger of BSNL and MTNL has already started. BSNL and MTNL were part of DOT and government service, till they were separated from DOT and made two separate companies. Workers were against the separation, but government implemented it. Now it is almost two decades after the separation and much waters have flown. MTNL is divested to the extent of more than 46%, while BSNL is100% government owned. MTNL is having heavy loans on its head, while BSNL is managing and is on operational profit. The pay scales are also different. These issues have to be got settled, before any merger can take place. All Unions and Associations in BSNL have demanded that the divested shares of the MTNL should be bought back, the heavy loans should be written off, the wages should be equalised and financial help extended by the government. Till that time, merger is not to be implemented.

It is well understood that the government uses merger and bifurcation in order to weaken the PSUs. This has been done in the case of Banks, Airlines and even in telecom itself. The workers are determined to ensure the bright future of BSNL and MTNL and any move to destroy the same will not be allowed.

COM.N.M.SUNDARAM PASSED AWAY.

With profound sorrow, it is intimated that Comrade N.M.Sundaram, former General Secretary of  All India Insurance Employees Association (AIIEA) and  veteran trade union leader, has passed away at 08.20 AM today,26thDecember 2017, at his residence, Chennai.He suffered a massive heart attack.

Com.NMS, as he was fondly called, was the General Secretary of AIIEA for long years. He is the author of many books on trade union etc. He was a powerful speaker and was closely associated with BSNLEU during his tenure as General Secretary, AIIEA.

AIBDPA pays respectful homage to the departed leader and conveys heartfelt condolences to his family , AIIEA and other comrades.

PONDICHERRY DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD SUCCESSFULLY.

Com.C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary inaugurated the 3rd District Conference of Puducherry at BSNLEU Building in Pondicherry on 23-12-2017. Com.S.Jayaraman, District President was in the chair and Com.P.Sakthivel, District Secretary welcomed the gathering. Coms.P.Manickamurthy, Circle President, Muthukumarasamy, Special invitee to Circle Executive Committee, I.M.Mathialagan, District Secretary, Cuddalore, Haridas, District Secretary, SNEA, A.Subramonian, District Secretary, BSNLEU, N.Kolanjiappan, District Vice President and B.Mahalingam, District Secretary, TNTCWU addressed. The report and audited accounts presented by the District Secretary and Treasurer were adopted after discussion.

New team of Office Bearers were elected unanimously with Com. P.Sakthivel (President), V.Ramakrishnan (District Secretary) and M.Balasubramonian (Treasurer)

 

 

Allot 700 MHz Spectrum free to BSNL

According to the statement of the Communications Minister Manoj Sinha, about 7400 MHz spectrum are available with the government mainly in the 700 MHz, which no private company has bought through auction. The 700 MHz is suitable for upgradation to 4G etc. and is quite necessary for BSNL.

In this situation, the Government should allot this 700 MHz spectrum to BSNL free or through interest free loan. BSNL is a 100% government owned company and the assets are its own. Hence allotting spectrum free is possible and is a must.

WEST BENGAL- COOCHBEHAR DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND SPECIAL GENERALBODY MEETING AT JALPAIGURI

Coochbehar Conference

The 3rd biennial conference of Coochbehar District was held on 17.11.17 at Recreation Club. After flag hoisting and garlanding martyrs column Com Pijush Chakraborty, Circle Secretary inaugurated the conference. Com.Ananta Kr Burman presided over the conference. Other speakers in the inaugural session were Com Pulak Biswas Jt Convenor 12th July Committee and Com Smt Krishna Mitra DS BSNLEU. The subject committee session started after lunch. Coms Subash Pathak DS and Tapan Sarkar placed the report and accounts respectively. After discussion by the delegates both were passed.  Coms Subhas Chandra Pathak DS and Pijush Chakraborty CS summed up at their respective levels.

Coms Subhas Chandra Pathak, Tapan Sarkar and Kohinoor Sengupta were elected as President, District Secretary and Treasurer respectively. 

Jalpaiguri District GB

A Generalbody meeting  on ” The present situation and our thoughts and acts”was held on 19.12.17 at Jalpaiguri Telephone Exchange. Com Nilkantha Roy District Secretary delivered the welcome speech. Com Pijush Chakraborty, Circle Secretary was the main speaker and delivered a detailed speech on the issue. Com Manik Mukherjee controlled the proceedings. Some relevant questions raised by the members and replied by CS.