Sultanpur District Conference has been held at the Conference hall, Telephone Exchange, Sultanpur on 31-07-2025. Com.K R Yadav, Circle Secretary inaugurated the conference and explained the issues and the agitational programme of Forum of Civil Pensioners Association led by NCCPA.
In the unanimous election of office bearers , the following are the important functionaries; Com. R C Pathak (President) Com.R K Misra( District Secretary) Com. A K Verma (Treasurer)
The very important discussion with Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal was held today, 29th July, 2025 evening at 6.00 p.m.
I was online to the meeting as the zoom link was sent by comrade A.K.Kaushik. But since the venue was changed last minute, I could not directly say anything. But my views were told to others and they clinched the issues.
This meeting was arranged by comrade A.K.Kaushik Delhi based legal committee member, who was from the beginning trying to fix our case with the Senior Advocate.
The meeting was attended by comrade S.C.Pandey also from Allahabad who was also much interested in our case.
The delegation was led by the NCCPA President Comrade Shiva Gopal Mishra and in my place comrade K.G.Jayaraj Deputy SG NCCPA and GS AIBDPA wo was in Delhi on my behalf and replaced me efficiently.
Delhi based legal committee members including comrades I.S.Dabas took the pains to clinch the issue.Other comrades who played their important role is comrade M.K.Bagchi NCCPA Delhi President; Prahalad Rai GS of AIRBSNLEWA; Anupam Kaul Dy.GS of AIBSNLPWA. All as a team clinched all issues.
The meeting was very much helpful in deciding the following issues;
1 Senior Advocate Kapil.Sibal will.not take any fees. This was told clearly by the Senior Advocare. But we will.pay the lumpsum to the juniors and court expenses. Many thanks to Senior Advocate and surely we will highlight it and his kind action is like the ‘Common Cause’ which fought our past case of Nakara and commutation cases.
2. We handed over the case to.the Senior Advocate and he asked his juniors to finalise the necessary papers. We sincerely thank Sri.Kapil Sibal for fighting our important and life and death case in the Apex Court against the move of the Central Government.
We also thank the Delhi based legal committee members and the other comrades who played their vital part.
We at this juncture request all to remit the earmarked sum to the legal fund immediately and take part in this crusade!!-KR SG NCCPA-
.Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary has today, 29th July, 2025, pursued the following pending cases at BSNL Corporate office.
1. Accident compensation to Smt. Damayantiben R Shrimali, widow of Shri R Shrimali, Gujarat.
Circle Secretary, Gujarat had intimated that a specific reply by Circle office, Gujarat stating that Smt. Damayantiben is drawing only normal pension has been sent to AGM, Corporate office. But the concerned officer, Smt. Subha Krishna, AGM(Estt -III) after verification has replied that the letter dated 15-07-2025 addressed to her has not been received so far.
2. Refund of amount recovered from CELS – case of Shri.AbooSalu, Kadamat, Lakshadeep.
More clarification sought from CGMT, Kerala.
3. Pensionary benefits to the legal heirs of late Shri. L. S. Neware, Ex Regular Mazdoor, Nagpur.
AGM ( Estt ) stated that no clear decision on treating the period of absence from duty is given by CGMT Maharashtra. So letter is sent to CGMT Maharashtra seeking clarity.
4. Annuity pension case of Smt.Sumitra Sahu w/o Shri. Abhaya Kumar Sahu( late), Dhenkanal, Odisha.
Shri. Vishal Kaushik, the dealing officer stated that the case was cleared and sent to LIC for final settlement in June, 2025. He also clarified that normally LIC may take three / four months for settlement. On my request he has agreed to remind the case when he visits LIC office on 30-07-2025.
25 Jul 2025 by central wftu
The World Federation of Trade Unions, honors the 72nd anniversary of the historic attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, an act that marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution and lit the flame of resistance against imperialism and exploitation.
On this symbolic day, the international class-oriented trade union movement proudly salutes the heroic people of Cuba and their revolutionary legacy. The attack on Moncada on 26 July 1953 was a declaration of struggle against dictatorship, injustice, and imperialist domination. It was a call to the workers and the oppressed to rise up and claim their right to dignity, independence, and sovereignty.
Today, as the world faces intensifying capitalist crises, brutal inequality, imperialist wars, and environmental degradation, the example of revolutionary Cuba remains a guiding light for the workers internationally. Despite the murderous economic blockade imposed by the United States for over six decades, despite sabotage, sanctions, and pressure, the Cuban people continue to defend their right for a socialist society, centered on human needs and not capitalist profits.
The WFTU condemns the ongoing blockade and the continued inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of so-called “state sponsors of terrorism.” This designation is not only false, but also a cynical act of political aggression. The real terrorism is the economic suffocation imposed on Cuba, which deprives its people of access to medicines, energy, food, and essential goods.
And yet, Cuba responds not with hatred, but with solidarity. It sends doctors, teachers, and aid to peoples in need. It shows, through practice, that a world based on peace, international cooperation, and mutual respect is possible.
The achievements of the Cuban Revolution, universal healthcare, free education, scientific advancement, popular participation, are the fruits of the people’s struggle and socialist planning. These victories were not given, they were won, and they are defended every day by Cuban workers, farmers, students, and youth.
The WFTU reaffirms its full and unwavering solidarity with Cuba. We support its people, its sovereignty, and its right to chart its own path, free from imperialist blackmail and interference.
On the occasion of the 26th of July, the WFTU calls upon its affiliates and friends, the militant trade unions around the world to amplify the message: Cuba is not alone!
The World Federation of Trade Unions joins its voice with the Cuban workers and the CTC and demand:
We stand with Cuba, not only in words, but in action, in struggle, and in internationalist solidarity.
Long live the Cuban Revolution!
Down with the blockade!
Viva Cuba socialista!
Viva el 26 de Julio!
Com.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary has joined CHQ on 28-07-2025. He will be available at New Delhi up to 10th August, 2025.
During this period he will pursue the pending cases both at BSNL and DoT.
The immediate task he has to undetake is to join the delegation to meet the senior advocate Shri.Kapil Sibal on 29th July, 2025 to file the case against Validation of Pension Rules in the Supreme Court on behalf of Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations.
Legal Fund @ Rs.50 per member has to be remitted to CHQ account by all the district branches without further delay.
AIC on 17th & 18th December, 2025 at Coimbatore.
Com.R Rajasekar, Circle Secretary, Tamil Nadu has intimated that auditorium for the All India Conference has been booked at Coimbatore. And as such the 5th Triennial All Indai Conference of AIBDPA is scheduled to be held on 17th & 18th December, 2025 and the Central Executive Committee will be held at the venue of AIC on 16-12-2025. The Reception Committee will be formed in August, 2025 and finalize the program.
On 25th July, 2025 India witnessed Human chain of Pensioners throughout the country. They were registering their strong protest against the Validation of Pension Rules enacted by the Indian government to deny due benefits to the pensioners. The draconian act challenges Article 14 of the Indian Constitution and against the historical Supreme Court Judgment in Nakara case pronounced in 1982.
It was the first phase of Agitation called by Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations led by NCCPA. Tens of thousands of aged and even ailing pensioners participated enthusiastically braving heavy rains in many parts of the country.
In August, 2025, State level convention and March to Raj Bhawan will be held, followed by hectic campaigns and submission of memorandum to the Parliament members in September. Thereafter, on 10th October, 2025 huge march to Parliament in New Delhi and submission of memorandum to the President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of Supreme Court also will be held.
AIBDPA heartily congratulates all our units for organising the Human Chain successfully. We also congratulates all the other organisations in the Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations and all the participants for making the programme a resounding success.
Now, let us move united to the next phase with added vigour and enthusiasm.
CHQ hopes hectic preparations are being made to hold the Human Chain at District level throughout the country on 25-07-2025. It is the first of the phased program of Agitation called by the Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations to register the strong protest of the pensioners against the draconian Act of Validation of Pension Rules. Almost all the Pensioners Organizations have joined together to resist the new onslaught of the Central government to deny the due benefits to the pensioners. AIBDPA units are requested to mobilize maximum pensioners for the Human Chain so that it is made a resounding success. Let us march forward with utmost unity .
The 11th All India Conference of BSNLEU was held at Coimbatore on 22-23 July, 2025. Com A K Padmanabhan, Vice President, CITU inaugurated the conference with an educative and effective speech covering the important developments in the country and congratulated BSNLEU for joining the general Strike on 9th July, 2025. Com. Animesh Mitra, President presided. Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary and ComP. R. Natarajan, Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed one and all.
Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, founder General Secretary addressed and recalled the formation of BSNLEU and its advancement through struggle. He expressed gratification for the formation of AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF at the initiative of BSNLEU. Coms. A Soundarrajan, State President, CITU, Chandeswar Singh, General Secretary, NFTE BSNL, M S Adasul, General Secretary, SNEA(I), Nithya Gerald, Joint Secretary, AIGETOA, K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA and Vairamoni, Treasurer, SEWA addressed the inaugural session.
Com. K G Jayaraj, General Secretary in his address explained the adoption of the draconian Validation of Pension Rules as part IV of Finance Bill, 2025 and the dangerous provisions arrogating extraordinary powers to the government to deny the due benefits to the pensioners. He also explained the various agitations being held by Civil Pensioners Associations at the initiative of NCCPA demanding scrapping of the Act.
The conference elected the office bearers unanimously with the following important functionaries;
President; Com.M Vijayakumar (Kerala) General Secretary: Com. Animesh Mitra (West Bengal) Deputy General Secretary : Com.Ganesh Hinge (Maharashtra) Treasurer: Com.Irfan Pasha (Karnataka).
The outgoing General Secretary Com.P Abhimanu is elected Vice President.
