The 5th biennial Circle Conference of Karnataka has been held in an enthusiastic atmosphere at Mothi Channabasamma Veerappa Kalyana Mantapa on 20-08-2019. The conference kickstarted with flag hoisting by veteral leader and former AGS, Com. G. G . Patil. The subject session started at 10AM was presided over by Com. R G Bhandari, Circle President. The biennial report on activities as well as audited accounts were presented by Com.Muddaiah, Circle Secretary and C G Annigeri,Treasurer, respectively. Most of the district Secretaries participated in the discussion that followed. The session was adjourned at 1130 for the Open Session. The formal inauguration of the conference was done by lighting of lamp by the leadres and Guests. Then Com.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary delivered the inaugural address. He explained the organisational position at the national level and it is a matter of proud that AIBDPA has grown as a powerful pensioners organisation. Regarding the burning issue of pension revision , the clairity and justification of our demand is appreciated by a large section of pensioners and is endorsed by all the serving unions and associations in BSNL( AUAB) on which AUAB has written two letters to the Secretary, DoT. CHQ has already taken up the issue of non payment of medical bills/ medical allowance putting the pensioners in to much hardship with the new CMD, BSNL, Shri. P.K Purwar and the efforts will be continued for allotment of fund to clear the pending bills.
Com.C K Gundannna, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU delivered a spirited speech and assured all the cooperation from BSNLEU in settling the pensioners issues . He also explained the present precarious situation in BSNL due to the anti- PSU policy of the government. A host of leadres including Coms.G G Patil, H C Prakash, AGS, Muddaiah, Circle Secretary and from BSNL Shri.Padaki Srinivasa M(IFA, Davengere), Mohan..V (DGM), Dasar.M A (DGM) and Madivalar G F (AGM_Adm) addressed. Com.Earanna, on behalf of the hosting branch honoured the leaders and guests in traditional Karnataka style.
The resumed subject session completed the discussion with the remaining district Secretaries and Circle Office bearers and was summed up by the Circle Secretary, Com.Muddaiah. The report and accounts were duly adopted by the conference. Resolutions on important issues presented by Com. Tatapati were also adopted.
A 21 member new set of office bearers were elected unanimously with Com.Earanna (President), Muddaiah (Circle Secretary) and C G Annigeri (Treasurer
Davangere comrades under the able leadership of Com.Earanna, District Secretary made excellent arrangements for the success of the conference and was appreciated by all the participants.
