Massive Dharna at Chennai on 29 January 2026 – Demand for Early Settlement of GTECS Society Dues
A massive protest dharna was jointly organised by the Tamil Nadu Circle and Chennai Telephones of the All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association at Chennai on 29 January 2026. Over 700 pensioners from across the state and Chennai participated with great enthusiasm.
It is demanded early appointment of the Special Officer and speedy settlement of GTECS society dues and other pending payments. The appointment of a Special Officer by the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS), Delhi, is considered the first essential step to resolve the long-pending issue of refund of dues to ex-members, pending for nearly eight years.
Top office bearers from Central HQ, Tamil Nadu State, Chennai Telephones, and District Branches led the dharna. The programme received wide coverage from print, electronic, and digital media. The protest was peaceful and highly successful, reflecting the unity and determination of pensioners

The Uttarandhra Regional Convention of the Forum of Civil Pensioners Associations (FCPA) was held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 30-1-26 , as per the decision of FCPA CHQ, with participation from AIBSNLPWA, AIBDPA, AIRBSNLEWA, SNPWA, AIPRPA, Income Tax PA (VJ), Income Tax CCIT (VM), AIR & D, CGPA WG, CCE GST, ICREA LIC, CPWD, CGPA VM, and Tobacco Board, Guntur. The convention was organised to demand withdrawal of the Validation Act and amendment of the 8th Central Pay Commission Terms of Reference (ToR), in defence of pensioners’ rights. The General Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, the President, State FCPA, the FCPA Convener and the FCPA Co-Convener addressed the convention.

It is with deep sorrow that we note the passing of Com. P. Vittalamurthy (93), former Circle Secretary of NFTE, who expired this morning , on 26-01-2026. 
 

Saroornagar Branch (HTD)  Conference held on 25-1-26. GS attended and addressed. Circle Secretary Com N Somanatham, Circle President Goparaju, District Secretary M Madhu , CHQ Org Secretary Govindarajulu have also attended and addressed.

The District Conference of Sangrur was held on 28-01-2026 successfully and addressed by Comrade G. S. Bajwa, Circle Secretary, Punjab, and Comrade Sant Singh, President. Comrade Sadha Singh briefed the house on the welfare activities of Sangrur District and specially mentioned the valuable contribution of Comrade Navneet Kumar in downloading DLCs of members.
The District body was elected unanimously with a single voice as follows:
President: Comrade Mohan Singh
District Secretary: Comrade Ashwani Kumar
Cashier: Comrade Mahesh Kumar
 

26-jan-2026

On 10.01.2026, the Bangalore District Unit donated medicines worth about Rs 12,000/- to AiR Humanitarian Homes, Bannerghatta, under the leadership of President Comrade Ranganayakulu. Doctors from Oxford Medical College, Bengaluru also conducted free health check-up and treatment for the inmates. 13 members participated and photographs are shared.

On 12-01-2026, comrades of AIBSNLPWA, Anantapur District visited a Blind & Orphan Home for Girls at Kurukunta.
They handed over 4 ceiling fans and 4 tube lights, along with rice & wheat bags, worth Rs.10,000/-, on behalf of AIBSNLPWA, on the eve of Pensioners’ Day.

The matter was listed in the Supplementary Cause List as Item No. 64. Mr. Ghose, Learned Counsel, appeared and made a brief submission / overview of the matter before the Hon’ble Bench. Upon hearing, the Hon’ble Court has directed that the matter be listed for final hearing on 30th March 2026.

The District Conference of AIBSNLPWA, East Godavari District was held on 18-01-2026 at Amalapuram. Around 200 members participated actively in the Conference.
The Conference was addressed by Comrade V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary (CHQ), Comrade R. S. N. Murty, CHQ Vice President, and Comrade D. Venkateswara Rao, Circle Secretary,
Sri Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, DGM (Admn), East Godavari, conveyed greetings. The Conference unanimously re-elected the following office bearers:
President: Comrade S. N. Rajkumar
District Secretary: Comrade K. Bhaskara Rao
Treasurer: Comrade A. V. Bapi Raju

The 4th Triennial Conference of AIBSNLPWA, Telangana Circle was successfully held on 07 January 2026 at Asman Mahal Conference Hall, Hyderabad.  Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary (CHQ) attended the Conference and addressed the delegates. In his elaborate speech, he explained in detail the latest developments and important issues affecting BSNL pensioners, including: Pension Revision,validation Act, 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) – Terms of Reference and related issues. 

The Conference was also attended by Com. S. Govindarajulu (CHQ Organising Secretary) and Com. N. Somanadham (CHQ Vice President).

There was a contest for the post of Circle Secretary, and Com. N. Somanadham was elected as Circle Secretary. Elections for the remaining office bearers were held unanimously: President: Com. M. Gopa Raju (unanimous) Circle Treasurer: Com. N. Venkateswar (unanimous)