Mangaluru CEC meeting has directed all units to intensify the campaign for the countrywide General Strike on 12^th February 2026. As decided, the Campaign Week is from 3^rd to 10^th February, 2026. However, it is a matter of serious concern that some Circle Unions remain inactive at the grassroots level, with only 48 hours left to complete the campaign. Though CHQ has already sent posters and pamphlets to District Secretaries, in some areas these materials have not reached the field units. Therefore, additional campaign materials are being dispatched for wider circulation. All units must immediately ensure distribution of pamphlets and pasting of posters through proper mobilisation of the workforce. This is the need of the hour — we must act decisively. There are still certain lacunae in some circles, which require immediate corrective action to ensure proper implementation of the strike campaign programme. While some Circle Unions are actively carrying forward the campaign, a few are still in silent mode, which is unacceptable. The CHQ website will highlight the initiatives and activities undertaken by District and Circle Unions. CHQ office bearers must closely monitor the situation. The country is waiting for your leadership. Act now.​​​​

Maharashtra Circle Union has actively organized meetings and launched a vibrant social media campaign in preparation for the 12th February strike programme. Workers’ meetings were successfully held at Kalyan and Aurangabad, alongside an intensified WhatsApp outreach to connect directly with individual members. Com. K. Baste, CS, attended the Kalyan meeting, while Com. John Verghese, AGS, participated in the Aurangabad meeting, where they clearly explained the Charter of Demands and called for united participation in the strike. The Circle Union has also prepared extensive campaign materials in the local language to strengthen the WhatsApp campaign and ensure wider awareness and mobilization.

Telangana Circle Union has launched an active campaign programme in preparation for the forthcoming General Strike. A meeting was successfully held at Hyderabad, where the District Executive Committee finalised the campaign schedule and action plan. Similar programmes were conducted in Khammam and Karimnagar with enthusiastic participation and good attendance from members. Com. Samvasis Rao, Circle Secretary, Telangana Circle, attended all these meetings along with other Circle Union leaders, actively guiding and motivating the members. CHQ appreciates the proactive efforts of the Circle Union, particularly for printing posters and pamphlets in the regional language and distributing them to the District Secretaries for wider circulation among members.

The NE-II Circle Committee meeting held at Imphal on 10^th January, 2026, decided to organise tour programmes at BA level as part of the campaign for the 12th February General Strike. After returning from the CEC meeting, the Circle Secretary discussed the programme with the District Secretaries of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. It has been reported that the district union organised campaign programmes at the GM Office, Nagaland on 9th February 2026 and in Arunachal Pradesh on 6th February 2026. CHQ conveys warm greetings to the Circle Secretary of NE-II Circle and the District Secretaries of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh BA.

Kerala Circle Union is actively carrying forward the campaign for the countrywide General Strike on 12th February, with programmes progressing in full swing. Along with CHQ posters and pamphlets, the circle union has printed 500 posters and 2,000 pamphlets in the local language and distributed them to district unions. The coordination committee comprising BSNLEU, AIBDPA and CCLU is organising conventions at BA/OA level, with active participation from regular employees, pensioners and contract workers. The demands of BSNL employees and pensioners are being highlighted, and Kerala Circle is committed to making the strike historic, continuing its strong tradition.

Massive campaign programmes for the countrywide General Strike on 12th February are being organised by the West Bengal and Kolkata Telephones circle unions across all BAs and OAs. The circle leadership, including Com. Sisir Roy (Vice President, CHQ), Com. Sujoy Sarkar (CS, West Bengal), Com. Sankar Nepal (CS, Kolkata Telephones), Com. Omprakash Singh (AGS, AIBDPA), Com. Sanjeev Banerjee (AGS, AIBDPA), Com. Tapas Ghosh (CS, BSNLCMU), Com. Pradipta Ghosh (CS, CTTMU), and other leaders, are addressing meetings in various BAs and OAs. A good number of regular employees, pensioners, and casual contract workers have attended these meetings, ensuring strong momentum for the strike in the state. Campaign meetings have been organised in important districts and towns such as Alipore, Territee Bazar, Ballygange, Asansol, Siliguri, Malda, Bankura, Durgapur, Bardhaman, Jalpaiguri, and others. Key issues highlighted during the meetings include the anti-worker labour codes, 3rd PRC, attacks on PSUs, the affordability clause, retrenchment of contract workers, and DA arrears for casual labourers. Circle and district union leaders elaborated on these issues and called upon all workers to make the strike historic.

Strike campaign programmes are being organised in most of the BAs in the Madhya Pradesh circle. Reports received from the Circle Secretary indicate that campaign meetings have been successfully conducted at Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Itarsi, Satna, Indore, Telecom Factory, and other places. Along with retired and contract workers, a large number of regular employees attended the meetings, where circle and district leaders explained the importance of the strike and appealed for wholehearted participation. Com. K.S. Thakur (AIBDPA), Com. B. Raghuwanshi (CS, MP Circle), Com. D. Patel (DS, Narsinghpur), Com. Lakhan Patel (Secretary, BSNLCC), Com. Karan Solanki (DS, Indore), Com. L.N. Tiwari (DS, Telecom Factory), Com. U.S. Chauhan (DS, Gwalior), Com. R. Arjariya (DS, Jabalpur), and others addressed the gatherings and elaborated on the charter of demands of the strike. In line with the decisions of the Mangaluru CEC meeting, the MP Circle Union has organised a series of effective campaign programmes across the circle. CHQ conveys red salute to all the comrades and leaders who have successfully organised these programmes.

UP (West) Circle has started the campaign programme in preparation for the proposed strike. On 06.02.2026, a strike campaign programme was held at the Ghaziabad Telephone Exchange. The district union organised a convention focusing on the strike and issues related to the Labour Codes. The meeting was presided over by Com. Jugendar Singh. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, elaborated on the adverse impact of the Labour Codes and criticised the negative attitude of the government in delaying the implementation of the 3rd PRC. Other speakers included Com. Puneet Kumar, Acting Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and Com. Ramesh Kumar, DS, Ghaziabad, who also addressed the gathering. Following the meeting, a gate demonstration was organised, during which members highlighted the Charter of Demands through slogan shouting and mobilised employees to ensure successful participation in the strike.

On 7th February, a General Body Meeting in connection with the General Strike scheduled on 12^th February was successfully conducted at Alwar, Rajasthan. The meeting was attended by Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. Norat Mal Meena, Acting Circle Secretary, Rajasthan circle, Com.Tejpal Singh Kasana, District Secretary Jaipur, Ganganagar,  Shri Ajit Giri, District Secretary, Ganganagar, Com. Parveen Kumar, District Secretary, Gurgaon, Com.B.L. Prajapati, Assistant Treasurer and Com.K.K. Sharma. The convention gave a strong call to make the 12th February General Strike a grand success. All comrades are requested to extend their full cooperation and actively participate to ensure the success of the strike. The event was efficiently organised and managed by Com.Ghanshyam Saini, DS, Alwar, Com.S.K. Meena, President, Com.Pitambar Saini and Com.Manmohan Saini. The Rajasthan Circle extends red salute and sincere appreciation to the comrades of Alwar for their dedicated efforts and successful conduct of the programme.

A strike campaign convention was held on 07.02.2026, at Rewari Telephone Exchange in support of the proposed strike on 12th February. Com. Ramesh Chand, President, welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the convention. Com. M. S. Kadiyan, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU Haryana Circle, inaugurated the meeting and called for strong support for the 12th February strike. Leaders of SNEA and AIGTOA addressed the gathering on PRC and pension revision, highlighting the role of AUAB. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, the main speaker, warned about the dangers posed by the Labour Codes introduced by the Central Government and stressed the importance of the Charter of Demands of the Central Trade Unions. He appealed to employees to actively participate in the strike, noting that BSNLEU and NFTE have already issued strike notices demanding wage revision, including relaxation of the affordability clause. He explained how the Labour Codes would severely affect trade union rights. Com. Pradip Kumar, Organising Secretary (CHQ), and Com. Parveen Kumar, District Secretary, Gurgaon, also addressed the meeting. The vote of thanks was delivered by Com. Vipin Soni, District Secretary, BSNLEU Rewari. All employees present unanimously supported the call and confirmed their participation in the 12th February strike.

The Central Government has once again allotted funds for BSNL in the current budget, continuing its recent practice of providing financial support under various revival packages. However, despite repeated infusion of public money, BSNL’s overall performance and growth remain unsatisfactory. The serious question is: why is BSNL’s condition not improving even after receiving massive financial assistance? Customer base remains stagnant at around 9.5 crore, and teledensity has not shown significant progress. This clearly exposes serious policy and management failures. As the owner of BSNL, the Central Government must answer in Parliament: who is responsible for this situation, what policy direction is being followed, and what concrete roadmap exists for real revival and sustainable growth of BSNL? BSNLEU demands accountability, transparency and a clear future strategy to strengthen BSNL and protect public investment.

केंद्रीय बजट में फंड अलॉट किया गया — फिर भी बीएसएनएल का खराब प्रदर्शन जारी है।

केंद्र सरकार ने मौजूदा बजट में बीएसएनएल के लिए एक बार फिर फंड अलॉट किया है, और अलग-अलग रिवाइवल पैकेज के तहत फाइनेंशियल मदद देने की अपनी हाल की प्रैक्टिस को जारी रखा है। हालांकि, बार-बार सरकारी पैसा लगाने के बावजूद, बीएसएनएल का कुल प्रदर्शन और विस्तार संतोषजनक नहीं है। गंभीर सवाल यह है : भारी फाइनेंशियल मदद मिलने के बाद भी बीएसएनएल की हालत क्यों नहीं सुधर रही है ? कस्टमर बेस लगभग 9.5 करोड़ पर स्थिर है, और टेलीडेंसिटी में कोई खास प्रगति नहीं हुई है। यह साफ तौर पर गंभीर पॉलिसी और मैनेजमेंट की नाकामियों को दिखाता है। बीएसएनएल के मालिक के तौर पर केंद्र सरकार को संसद में जवाब देना चाहिए : इस स्थिति के लिए कौन ज़िम्मेदार है, कौन सी पॉलिसी दिशा अपनाई जा रही है, और बीएसएनएल के असली रिवाइवल और टिकाऊ ग्रोथ के लिए क्या ठोस रोडमैप है? BSNLEU बीएसएनएल को मज़बूत करने और पब्लिक इन्वेस्टमेंट की सुरक्षा के लिए जवाबदेही, पारदर्शिता और एक साफ भविष्य की रणनीति की मांग करता है।

The Management’s double standard approach stands exposed. While moving ahead with open market recruitment for SET and JTO(T), the same Management continues to deny promotion opportunities to qualified existing employees. For years, JAO, JTO and TT examinations have not been conducted in many circles due to artificial scarcity of vacancies, after abolishing more than 50% of posts in the name of restructuring. Whenever unions demand for review of restructuring of cadres, creation of posts and conduct of LICE through relaxation of examination standards to fill vacant TT, JE and JTO posts, Management hides behind the excuse of financial constraints. However, the decision to recruit from the open market clearly contradicts this stand. BSNLEU strongly condemns this discriminatory policy and demands immediate conduct of LICE in all cadres, restoration/creation of sufficient posts, and promotion of eligible internal candidates without further delay.

मैनेजमेंट के दोहरे मापदंडों की कड़ी निंदा की जानी चाहिए।

मैनेजमेंट का दोहरा रवैया सामने आ गया है। SET और जेटीओ (T) के लिए ओपन मार्केट से भर्ती करने के साथ-साथ, वही मैनेजमेंट योग्य मौजूदा कर्मचारियों को प्रमोशन के मौके देने से इनकार कर रहा है। सालों से, कई सर्किलों में जेएओ, जेटीओ और टीटी की परीक्षाएं नहीं हुई हैं, क्योंकि रीस्ट्रक्चरिंग के नाम पर 50% से ज़्यादा पद खत्म करने के बाद खाली पदों की जानबूझकर कमी दिखाई जा रही है। जब भी यूनियनें कैडर के रीस्ट्रक्चरिंग की समीक्षा, पदों के निर्माण और खाली टीटी, जेई और जेटीओ पदों को भरने के लिए परीक्षा मानकों में ढील देकर LICE आयोजित करने की मांग करती हैं, तो मैनेजमेंट वित्तीय दिक्कतों का बहाना बनाता है। हालांकि, ओपन मार्केट से भर्ती करने का फैसला इस बात के बिल्कुल उलट है। BSNLEU इस भेदभावपूर्ण नीति की कड़ी निंदा करता है और सभी कैडरों में तुरंत LICE आयोजित करने, पर्याप्त पदों को बहाल करने/बनाने और बिना किसी देरी के योग्य अंदरूनी उम्मीदवारों को प्रमोशन देने की मांग करता है।

Yesterday, on 05.02.2026, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, met Shri Rajeev Kaushik, PGM (SR), BSNL CO, and handed over a memorandum highlighting the long-pending burning staff issues that continue to remain unresolved. It may be recalled that, in the meeting held with the Director (HR) on 03.02.2026, it was decided that both recognised unions would submit a consolidated list of long-pending staff issues awaiting final settlement. Accordingly, the memorandum, duly signed by both General Secretaries, was submitted to PGM (SR). In response, PGM (SR) assured that the Management would make sincere efforts to resolve the issues through cordial discussions with both recognised unions. The Management has confirmed that the meeting with Director (HR) will be held on 18th February 2026. Memorandum is enclosed herewith.

लंबे समय से चले आ रहे कर्मचारियों के ज़रूरी मुद्दों को सुलझाने के लिए डायरेक्टर (मानव संसाधन) के साथ 18.02.2026 को मीटिंग होगी – दोनों मान्यता प्राप्त यूनियनों द्वारा मेमोरेंडम जमा किया गया।

कल, 05.02.2026 को, साथी  अनिमेष मित्रा, जनरल सेक्रेटरी, BSNLEU, श्री राजीव कौशिक, प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर  (SR), बीएसएनएल कॉर्पोरेट ऑफिस से मिले और एक मेमोरेंडम सौंपा जिसमें लंबे समय से चले आ रहे कर्मचारियों के ज़रूरी मुद्दों पर ज़ोर दिया गया जो अभी भी अनसुलझे हैं। याद दिला दें कि, 03.02.2026 को डायरेक्टर (मानव संसाधन) के साथ हुई मीटिंग में यह तय किया गया था कि दोनों मान्यता प्राप्त यूनियनें लंबे समय से लंबित कर्मचारियों के मुद्दों की एक संयुक्त सूची जमा करेंगी जिनका अंतिम समाधान होना बाकी है। उसी के अनुसार, दोनों जनरल सेक्रेटरी द्वारा विधिवत हस्ताक्षरित मेमोरेंडम प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर  (SR) को सौंपा गया। जवाब में, प्रिंसिपल जनरल मैनेजर  (SR) ने आश्वासन दिया कि मैनेजमेंट दोनों मान्यता प्राप्त यूनियनों के साथ सौहार्दपूर्ण चर्चा के माध्यम से मुद्दों को हल करने के लिए ईमानदारी से प्रयास करेगा। मैनेजमेंट ने पुष्टि की है कि डायरेक्टर (मानव संसाधन) के साथ मीटिंग 18 फरवरी 2026 को होगी। मेमोरेंडम इसके साथ संलग्न है।

The strike campaign programme has commenced in different parts of the country, with district and circle unions actively organising meetings at various levels to popularise the demands of the forthcoming strike among employees. In several places, district unions have received campaign posters, while in others, comrades have downloaded pamphlets from the CHQ website and printed them after translating into local languages. CHQ has received reports of the following campaign activities:

Convention at Asansol: A strike convention was held at Asansol Telephone Exchange on 04.02.2026, with enthusiastic participation of regular employees, pensioners and casual contract workers. Com. Sujoy Sarkar, CS, BSNLEU and Convenor, Coordination Committee, and Com. Om Prakash Singh, President, AIBDPA, explained the charter of demands and the present BSNL scenario. Com. Subrata Mishra, Secretary, Coordination Committee, Asansol, delivered the welcome address and explained the objective of the convention.

Strike Convention at Guindy – Chennai Telephones: A strike convention was held at Guindy on 05.02.2026, jointly organised by BSNLEU South and West District Unions. The meeting was presided over by Com. A.K.T. Ambethkar (DP South) and Com. I. Henry (DP West). Com. K. Lakshmanan (DS South), Com. R. Rameshkumar (DS West), and Com. M. Sridhara Subramanian, Circle Secretary, addressed the gathering and highlighted key issues including the wage agreement, anti-labour policies of the Central Government and the implications of the Four Labour Codes. They called upon all comrades to actively participate in the All India General Strike on 12th February 2026 to safeguard employees’ hard-earned rights.

A meeting was held on 02.02.2026 between BSNL Management and LIC authorities to finalise the renewal of the Group Term Insurance (GTI) scheme for Executives and Non-Executives. It is understood that LIC has agreed to continue the GTI scheme for the next year on the existing terms and conditions. During the discussions, the Management highlighted the demands raised by the unions and associations, including: (i) Enhancement of the insurance coverage for Non-Executives from ₹20 lakhs to ₹50 lakhs. (ii) Provision for willing Non-Executives to opt for higher GTI coverage. (iii) Reduction of GST on the Term Insurance premium.

Regarding GST reduction, LIC representatives clarified that the reduced GST is applicable only for individual term insurance policies and not for group term insurance schemes. LIC representatives informed that proposals for enhancement of coverage may be reviewed in future if a sufficient number of employees opt for the GTI scheme during the next renewal cycle. As on date, out of 28,989 Executives, 14,521 have opted for GTI, while among 23,315 Non-Executives, only 6,369 have enrolled in the scheme. LIC emphasised that increasing the number of subscribers would help in reducing premium rates and improving insurance coverage benefits. It is understood that the Management intends to continue the GTI scheme for the financial year 2026–2027. The option window for employees to enrol or continue in the scheme is expected to be opened shortly.

The 22^nd of March marks the Foundation Day of BSNLEU. This year, BSNLEU completes 25 glorious years since its formation. BSNLEU was founded in the year 2001 at Visakhapatnam, under the able leadership of Com. Moni Bose, Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri and other senior leaders. The long journey of these 25 years has been marked by numerous struggles, achievements and significant organisational developments. Recognising the historic importance of this milestone, the Mangaluru CEC meeting resolved that the Silver Jubilee celebrations of BSNLEU’s Foundation should be observed meaningfully and extensively across the country. The resolution envisages a series of activities, including blood donation camps, seminars, trade union classes, tree plantation programmes, cultural activities and financial assistance to needy families, among others. The CEC has authorised the All India Centre to prepare a comprehensive programme, enabling the Circle and District unions to design and implement suitable activities as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.

मंगलुरु में हुई सीईसी मीटिंग में पूरे देश में BSNLEU की सिल्वर जुबली को प्रभावी और शानदार तरीके से मनाने का प्रस्ताव पास किया गया है।

22 मार्च को BSNLEU का स्थापना दिवस है। इस साल, BSNLEU अपनी स्थापना के 25 गौरवशाली साल पूरे कर रहा है। BSNLEU की स्थापना साल 2001 में विशाखापत्तनम में साथी  वी.ए.एन. नंबूदरी, साथी  मोनी बोस और अन्य वरिष्ठ नेताओं के कुशल नेतृत्व में हुई थी। इन 25 सालों की लंबी यात्रा में कई संघर्ष, उपलब्धियां और महत्वपूर्ण संगठनात्मक विकास हुए हैं। इस मील के पत्थर के ऐतिहासिक महत्व को पहचानते हुए, मंगलुरु सीईसी मीटिंग में यह तय किया गया कि BSNLEU की स्थापना की सिल्वर जुबली पूरे देश में सार्थक और बड़े पैमाने पर मनाई जाएगी। इस प्रस्ताव में कई गतिविधियों की योजना है, जिसमें ब्लड डोनेशन कैंप, सेमिनार, ट्रेड यूनियन क्लास, पेड़ लगाने के कार्यक्रम, सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियां और जरूरतमंद परिवारों को वित्तीय सहायता देना शामिल है। सीईसी ने अखिल भारतीय केंद्र को एक व्यापक कार्यक्रम तैयार करने के लिए अधिकृत किया है, ताकि सर्कल और जिला यूनियन सिल्वर जुबली समारोह के हिस्से के रूप में उपयुक्त गतिविधियों की रूपरेखा तैयार करें और लागू कर सकें।