CHQ vide letter dated 22-05-2021 addressed to Controller General of Communication Accounts had sought extension of time limit for submission of life certificates by BSNL SAMPANN Pensioners in the wake of raging spread of second wave of Covid-19 and the resultant lock down. It was also requested to ensure pension to those pensioners without interruption.
CHQ is thankful to DoT for accepting both demands and issuing orders extending the time limit up to 30-06-2021.
AIBDPA had taken up the issue of non-payment of Pension and pensionary benefits to BSNL retirees belonging to ST category for alleged non- verification of caste certificates with the Parliamentary committee on the welfare of scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes. Now,the Committee has sought region wise report on such cases from BSNL.
The Parliamentary Committee has also urged CMD, BSNL to ensure timely and regular payment of salary to BSNL employees considering the Cvid-19 pandemic situation.
CHQ is very much saddened to report that Smt. P. Dhanabakkiam (74), elder sister of Com.P.Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU has passed away on today, the 12th May, 2021. He had lost his brother in law on 01-05-2021. Both have sucumbed to Covid-19. It is a irreparable loss to the entire family and difficult to bear.
AIBDPA expresses deep sorrow on the sad demises and conveys heartfelt condolences to Com.P.Abhimanyu and other family members.
Com.Ranjana Nirula, Working Committee Member and former Treasurer of CITU and Convenor, All India Coordination Committee of ASHA workers has paased away on 11-05-2021. She was undergoing treatment for Covid related complications at RML hospital, New Delhi.
Com.Ranjana Nirula was a dedicated leader and contributed immensely to organise the workers, especially women workers. She was a fine orator with a pleasing personality.
AIBDPA pays respectful homage to the departed leader and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and comrades.
It is very difficult to believe that Com.Jothi is no more. Another precious life has been snatched away by the dreaded Corona. He was admitted to CMC, Vellore three days ago and was not responding to medicines, according to the doctors and breathed his last at 8 PM on 02-05-2021.
A militant and vibrant leader with innovative ideas on functioning has contributed enormously to strengthen AIBDPA in Vellore District. Com.Jothi was very active in the progressive movement, particularly CPI(M).
It is a great loss not only to our organisation but also to the progressive movement.
Red Salute to Com.Jothi.
Heartfelt Condolences to the bereaved family friends and Comrades