It is eported n the press that home ministry has opposed the commerce
minisrty’s proposal to hike the cap. on foiegn direct investment
in print and broadcasting media int the country.
Home ministry has expressed strong opposition against allowing increase
in the FDI from 26% to 49%,as it would cause serious consequences even
endanger the the internal security of the country.
The report. in the press furthur says that a high level meeting chaired by
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Jully 16,did not clear the proposal for
increasing FDI in broadcasting and print media through the automatic
route.
This is nothing but a drama.It is very much in our memory,Shri.A.K.Antony
had opposed hike in. FDI cap.in defence using sharp language but surrendered
meekly later on intervention by the higherups,as the ruling class is bent upon
to mortgage the country to their foriegn masters.

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All India BSNL-DOT Pensioners Association (AIBDPA) has been formed at Indore in a largely attended meeting. The meeting was organised under initiative of the BSNL Employees Union. Com. Jagdish Soni, senior leader and president of BSNLEU presided. Com. Prakash Sharma, District secretary, BSNLEU welcomed all. Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President BSNLEU and Advisor AIBDPA inaugurated the Convention. He spoke in detail about the latest developments in the telecom sector, the issues facing the revival of BSNL, issues of the workers like early implementation of 78.2% IDA fixation both for employees and pensioners etc. Shri G.C.Pande, General Manger, BSNL, Indore, H.S.Thakkur, Circle secretary, AIBDPA, M.L.Chaudhary and other leaders addressed. Com. T.R.Deharia proposed vote  of thanks.Com. Namboodiri and other leaders were warmly welcomed and honoured. Leaders of the various associations/unions in BSNL attended the convention.

The meeting of the pensioners were held after the convention. The issues of pensioners and the decisions of AIBDPA were explained by Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri. The AIBDPA SSA union was formed with election of  office-bearers unanimously with Coms. Sriram Tiwari (Advisor), V.R.Kolhapure (Patron), Jagdish Soni (President), S.M.Lekhre (Secretary) and M.B.Naidu (Treasurer)

The. Glorious Indefinite Strike by the Neyveli lignite Corporation
workers,started on 3rd July,2013 against disinvestment has been
called off on. 15th July.According to the understanding reached,
the 5 per cent equity proposed to be divested will be acquired by
the 5 PSUs of Tamil Nadu state government.
AIBDPA SALUTES THE NLC WORKERS FOR THE SPECTACULAR
STRIKE.

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Com.K.G.Jayaraj,after a very hectic and effective stay in CHQ had
left New Delhi on 5th July and reached Alappuzha via Mumbai
on 10th July,2013.During this period,General Secretary along with
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri,Convenor,Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations
and Advisor,AIBDPA had met a number of top officers of both
DOT and BSNL,including Secretary,DOT and CMD,BSNL and discussd
important issues of the BSNL/DOT penssioners.
However,the oder on. 78.2% IDA fixation for the pensioners is
yet to be issued and CHQ is flooded with quries from the anxious
pensioners through out the country. And the situation warrants
futhur pursual of the issue with the concerned authorities.
Furthur,the National. Executive Committee Meeting of NCCPA is
slated to be held in NEW. DELHI on 20th July and so also BCPC
Executive on 22nd July,2013.
In these circumstances,Com.K.G.Jayaraj,General Secretary is again
going to New Delhi on 18th July.

COM.M.S.GAYATRI,A STRONG MEMBER OF AIBDPA RESIDING AT
SISRI,UTTARAKANNADA,KARNATAKA CIRCLE HAS CREATED
HISTORY BY MAKING AN. INDIVIDUAL DONATION OF RS.40000
(FORTY THOUSAND) TO THE UTTARAKHAND RELIEF FUND,BEING
COLLECTED BY CHQ,AIBDPA.
THE AMOUNT HAS BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE CHQ BANK ACCOUNT
ON. TODAY,THE 15TH, JULY,2013.
CHQ THANKS AND CONGRATULATE COM.M.S.GAYATRI FOR THE
GREAT HELP AND COMMITMENT TO THE AFFECTED PEOPLE OF
UTTARAKHANDD.

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Some more districts have made contributions to the
Uttarakhand Relief Fund.
Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu Circle- Rs.20500
Kolkata in West Bengal Circle. – Rs.10000.
Saharanpur in UP(W) circle. – Rs. 2100.

Com.M.Sridhar,District Treasurer,
Mangalore in Karnataka Circle
has donated Rs.640/ being his one
day’s pension.o