On 9th June 2025, the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) submitted a letter of detailed reply to the PGM (SR), BSNL Corporate Office, in response to the appeal dated 2nd June 2025 regarding the withdrawal of the ongoing organisational program. Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch reiterated its firm resolve to continue with the peaceful and democratic agitation in support of critical issues concerning BSNL’s long-term viability and the unresolved HR concerns of employees and retirees.
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The reply emphasized that BDM stands firmly aligned with the vision of “Nation First”. It is highlighted that the ongoing agitation is not just a protest but a lawful, non-disruptive, and responsible expression of the frustration and concerns of thousands of BSNL employees. The massive support of nearly 30,000 signatures underscores the intensity of unrest prevailing among employees across cadres.
BDM strongly conveyed that despite repeated assurances from the management and multiple meetings, including those held on 29th May and 2nd June 2025 under the chairmanship of Director (HR), there has been no tangible progress on key demands. The management has failed to act on issues such as smooth rollout of Swadeshi 4G/5G, strengthening of the backhaul network, redressal of media outages, provisioning of field resources, and ensuring proper utilization of revival packages. The importance of appointing a regular CMD to ensure stable leadership and calls for constructive dialogue to safeguard BSNL’s future as India’s national telecom carrier, continues to be ignored. The lack of implementation of the 6th Report of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) dated 18th December 2024, which provided clear recommendations for BSNL’s revival and operational efficiency, is a serious matter of concern.
BDM expressed disappointment over the management’s lack of seriousness, selective presentation of minutes, and failure to take confidence-building measures, even after the forum unconditionally deferred earlier agitation programs in national interest during the tense geo-political situation. Furthermore, arbitrary transfers and other provocative administrative actions have worsened the situation. The forum also emphasized that the current action is about justice, dignity, and commitment to India’s telecom sovereignty.
BDM conveyed that unless BSNL management shows concrete, result-oriented efforts to address the genuine concerns raised in the charter of demands, the ongoing peaceful organisational programs will continue as planned. The forum reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the national telecom interests, supporting BSNL’s revival, and securing the future of its dedicated workforce.