BDM conveys its deep concern, strong dissatisfaction & resentment over the current state of affairs in BSNL which mostly pertains to the prolonged administrative inertia at various levels, declining service standards arising out of policy formulation & execution gaps, and the persistent non-resolution of Long-Pending genuine HR issues affecting BSNL employees.

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A series of communications, meetings, and assurances were extended by BSNL Management to Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch last year, both with respect to HR issues as well as issues pertaining to BSNL viability. Subsequent to the meeting of BMS delegation led by General Secretary BMS with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications on 17th July 2025, whose timely intervention and assurances were received positively, the forum decided to stop the organizational action programs initiated under the platform of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch.

However, despite the passage of considerable time, no tangible progress is visible, particularly on HR-related issues. Employees who had shown restraint and reposed faith in the assurances provided, now feel deeply disappointed. BDM has demanded for immediate corrective action, and fixation of accountability for non submission of the committee reports despite a period of nine months getting over. BDM has expressed that such prolonged delays undermine the sincere revival efforts of the Government of India for BSNL, create disillusionment among employees and erode employee and pensioner’s confidence despite the Government’s continued and unprecedented support to BSNL.

It is imperative for the management to recognize that the prolonged decline of BSNL can no longer be attributed solely to the external market conditions. Delayed decision-making, ineffective execution of approved measures, and continued neglect of stakeholder inputs and their issues have significantly contributed to the present situation.

BDM has demanded :

1. Fixation of accountability on committees, sections, or officers responsible for undue delays or non-compliance.
2. Immediate submission and finalization of all pending committee reports related to assured HR and service matters and immediate resolution of the issues.
3. Time-bound implementation of decisions already committed to the BDM.
4. Immediate resolution of issues impeding BSNL’s progress and revenue growth, as repeatedly highlighted and submitted by the Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) and its constituents.

We sincerely hope that the Management will act decisively and take concrete steps to restore employee confidence which is currently at its lowest point. However, in the absence of visible and measurable outcomes within a reasonable timeframe, the Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) shall be constrained to review its earlier decision and resume organizational action programs from March 2026 onwards, the responsibility for which shall rest entirely with the Management. This has been categorically conveyed to management.

Dear Friends

While the persuasion of AIGETOA and BTEU continues at various levels through various meeting submissions and deliberations, it is pertinent to state that despite all these efforts management has been cold shouldering the issues pertaining to employees in the name of focus on revenue and thrusting the responsibility of the non-performance to the employees as evident in their recent actions . While BDM acknowledges the fact that emphasis of management should be on growth and revival of BSNL but at the same time ignoring the issues of employees and pushing them to the corner can not be ignored either. While we have been searching for the mention of HR issues in recent communications of Management, we could not find it anywhere. This clearly indicates that there will be another series of waiting in the name of focus on revenue and efforts for improving the service and that too without provisioning of resources, tools and funds. Management must not forget that HR is a different vertical specifically handling the issues related to Human Resource. The HR group also need to be given the target for resolution and clearance of the pendencies.

Still at this belated stage, we feel that HR group will realize the gravity of the situation and will come up with the necessary needful action. If the resolution do not come in a fixed stipulated time, BDM will restart its organisational action programs March 2026 Onwards.

In response to the joint call of all BSNL Unions and Associations, Lunch Hour Demonstrations were organized on an all-India basis (at CHQ/Circle/District) on 08.01.2026, reflecting the serious discontent among Executives and Employees over unresolved HR and wage-related issues.

The demonstrations demanded:

1] Immediate implementation of the 3rd Pay / Wage Revision.

2] Withdrawal of vindictive and arbitrary actions taken by CGM CHTD / Tamil Nadu.

3] Immediate transfer of CGM TN/CHTD, GM (HR) TN, and PGM (HR) CHTD.

BSNL Executives and Employees participated across the country and strongly protested against:

1] Unjustified delay of more than three months by BSNL Management in forwarding the signed Wage Negotiation Agreement recommendations to DoT.

2] Non-compliance with repeated assurances given regarding issues arising in TN/CHTD.

3] Failure to resolve continuing unrest in Tamil Nadu and CHTD Circles.

The demonstrations at all level clearly exposed the serious dissatisfaction and frustration prevailing among the workforce due to the continued neglect of HR issues by BSNL Management.

Leaders of all participating Unions and Associations organized LHD at CHQ/Circle/District, explaining the delay in wage revision, detailing the issues caused by the actions of CGM CHTD/TN, and highlighting the lack of meaningful response from Management. All Leaders emphasized the need for collective and united struggle.

Mass LHD was also held at Eastern Court, Janpath, New Delhi, where the General Secretaries of all participating Unions and Associations addressed the gathering. A significant number of Executives and Employees participated and clearly voiced their resentment against the prolonged inaction of BSNL Management on HR-related matters.

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AIGETOA places on record its appreciation and thanks to all CHQ, Circle, and District leaders, office bearers, activists, and members of participating Unions and Associations for ensuring large-scale participation despite very short notice. The successful conduct of the programme reaffirmed the unity and resolve of the BSNL workforce.

An emergent meeting of the General Secretaries of Unions and Associations was held to review preparations for the lunch hour demonstration scheduled on 08th January 2026 and to intensify the ongoing agitation. It was noted that the notice for the programme had already been served on the CMD, BSNL on 30th December 2025. The General Secretaries stressed the need to organise the programme in a united and effective manner across the country. After discussion, it was unanimously decided to issue a circular to all Circle and District Secretaries, calling upon them to ensure the grand success of the programme. A common banner highlighting our demands has also been circulated to all Circles.

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A joint meeting of the General Secretaries of Unions and Associations of BSNL was held today, 10th October 2025, at 12:30 PM in the IR Hall, AIGETOA CHQ Office, to discuss the continued vindictive actions by the CGM, Chennai and Tamil Nadu Circles against employees.

All General Secretaries of the constituent Unions and Associations participated in the meeting and expressed serious concern over the continued harassment of employees, despite the discussions held earlier with Director (HR), BSNL Board.

The forum noted with concern that, instead of adhering to the spirit of reconciliation discussed during the meeting with Director (HR), the Chennai Circle Administration has further escalated its vindictive approach by issuing fresh threatening letters dated 08.10.2025. This has completely eroded the trust built during the discussions at Corporate Office.

After detailed deliberation, the forum unanimously decided the following:

1. A joint letter will be submitted to the CMD BSNL seeking immediate resolution of the issue by withdrawing all vindictive actions and replacing the CGM of Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles.
2. If the issue is not resolved by 16th October 2025, the Unions and Associations of BSNL will conduct Lunch Hour Demonstrations across all BSNL offices on 17th October 2025, followed by further intensified organizational programs.

The forum expressed that the continued administrative high-handedness in Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles reflects a serious lapse and undermines industrial harmony within BSNL. It was reiterated that the management must act promptly to restore peace and discipline in these circles by implementing the assurances given during the Director (HR) meeting.

The Unions and Associations of BSNL stand united in their commitment to protect the dignity, rights, and welfare of BSNL employees and will not tolerate any vindictive or discriminatory actions against staff and leaders.

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All General Secretaries, Unions and Associations of BSNL

All Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to serve the Joint Notice at Circles & BAs Level across the Country by Unions and Associations with respect to the Lunch Hour Demonstration on 6th October 2025 in Solidarity with Chennai & Tamil Nadu Office Bearers

The notice should be submitted along with the covering letter signed by all Unions & Associations at Circle/OA level, attaching the CHQ notice.

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Unions and Associations of BSNL in solidarity with the Chennai and Tamil Nadu office bearers belonging to various Unions and Associations. The office bearers were being victimized by serving chargesheet and penalty for raising the voice in support of the employees and trying to seek hearing from CGM Chennai Telecom and Tamil Nadu circle. The matter was raised time and again by the unions and associations together, both at Circle as well as Corporate level. Despite raising the matter and seeking respite through amicable means, neither BSNL Corporate Office nor the Chennai Circle responded with any settlement except for giving verbal assurances and at the end, chargesheet and penalty were served to some officer bearers of Chennai Telecom Circle.

Seeing no hope for respite through amicable means, finally General Secretaries of various unions and associations of BSNL on the feedback of Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circle, decided to oppose this regressive move of the management and denial of Justice by BSNL Corporate Office despite repeated requests of intervention in settling the matter. Accordingly Unions and Associations of BSNL have served a joint notice for a nationwide Protest on 6th October 2025 in solidarity with our Chennai and Tamil Nadu office bearers with following demands:

1. Immediately shift Shri S. Parthiban from the posts of CGM TN & CHTD and finally repatriate to DoT.

2. Withdraw all vindictive actions initiated against leaders and employees of CHTD Circle.

We sincerely feel management at Corporate level will take note of this and intervene urgently to avoid any further escalation of the situation. The unions and Associations of BSNL are determined and committed themselves to oppose any such regressive actions from management side either at corporate or at circle level and we can go to any extent of protest to ensure justice for the employees.

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All the rank and file of various unions and associations are requested to mobilize themselves for the aforesaid program. Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries are requested to serve the notice at circle and District level and share the copy to the central headquarters. Further all employees are requested to activate their twitter IDs for future programs.

Central Headquarters

BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA, BTEU BSNL, SNATTA, AIBSNLEA, DEWAB, TEPU.

Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) has decided to stop ongoing organisational action programs. This decision follows the outcome of a significant meeting held on 17th July 2025 between the BDM (AIGETOA & BTEU)-BMS delegation and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, where detailed discussions on key issues concerning BSNL, MTNL, and their employees were held.

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During the meeting, the Hon’ble MoC acknowledged the seriousness of the issues and extended positive assurances on various agenda items. Further, BSNL Management has also held multiple meetings and conveyed firm actions on several long-pending matters concerning employees.

The Hon’ble MoC has gone through all the agenda points submitted and has given positive assurance with respect to the points raised in the agenda including that of BSNL viability and the long pending HR issues. Hon’ble Minister has also assured for a tri-partite meeting between DoT, BSNL and AIGETOA & BTEU BSNL (BMS Affiliates).

Subsequent to the various meetings with Management at various levels wherein a firm action on the charter of demands has been assured to take up the matter with DoT with respect to extension of 3rd PRC and the Standard Pay Scales of E2 for JTO/JAO/Equivalent grades and E3 for SDE/AO/Equivalent Scales, 30% Superannuation Benefits including PRMB, Death Relief Fund. We further hope that the revised committee constituted for the Pay Loss shall submit its report in the stipulated time.

BDM expresses its trust in the commitment of the BSNL Management and DoT and looks forward to conclusive action within 1 to 1.5 months. It has been clearly stated that any inaction or deviation from assurances will compel the forum to reassess its stand.

We sincerely and wholeheartedly thank each and every executive and employee of BSNL for your unstinted support, unity, and active participation in the organisational programs so far. Your commitment and discipline have sent a strong message to all stakeholders. We appreciate the solidarity and efforts of all executives and employees and hope for a constructive resolution in the larger interest of BSNL’s revival and employee welfare.

A delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravindra Himte, All India Secretary Shri Ram Nath Ganeshe, General Secretary AIGETOA BSNL Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIGETOA President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, GS BTEU BSNL Shri R C Pandey and GS MTNLMS Shri Dharam Raj met Hon’ble MoC Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji and had detailed discussions on the issues pertaining to BSNL, MTNL and its employees. Hon’ble MoC went through all the agenda points submitted and directed his office to arrange a tripartite meeting consisting of DoT, BSNL and the BMS affiliated unions and associations. Hon’ble Minister assured for his intervention in settling out the long pending issues of BSNL/MTNL. Hon’ble Minister was appreciative of the efforts of BSNL and MTNL employees and assured that all the issues raised shall be given due care. His office will intervene with BSNL and DoT to ensure that the genuine concerns of the employees are being taken care of.

Following issues were discussed:

1] Smooth Rollout of BSNL 4G services by BSNL by resolving the problems associated with the network and backhaul:

Hon’ble MoC told that he is personally monitoring the progress. All issues shall be taken care of and all the problems shall be resolved in due course. We requested Hon’ble MoC to direct BSNL Management to take care of the issues expeditiously which are in the domain of BSNL.

2] Withdrawal of Unjustified Notice for De-recognition of AIGETOA by BSNL Management and unnecessary targeting the AIGETOA office bearers across BSNL and not granting them facilities under the Recognition of BSNL Executive Association rules:

Hon’ble MoC took strong note of the same and assured for his intervention and directed his office to take up with BSNL for the corrective action.

3] Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL by waiving off the affordability clause for BSNL and wage negotiation:

Hon’ble MoC appreciated the issue and told that BSNL revenue situation has improved and government will take a decision on the same soon after getting the input from DoT.

4] Implementation of 30% Superannuation benefit to the Direct Recruits of BSNL as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC and Formation of Death Relief Fund (DRF) trust and extension of Standard pay Scales of E2 and E3:

Hon’ble MoC has directed DOT to convene a tripartite meeting and settle the issues in a best possible manner.

5] Extending the Promotional Avenues for BSNL Employees:

Hon’ble MoC personally assured to take care of this issue and told that he will direct BSNL to ensure that employees get their promotions and such type of delay in promotions should not be there. He directed his office to follow up on the issue with BSNL and expressed surprise that even with zero financial implication, such type of delay is there.

6] BTEU raised the issue of extending the promotions through Seniority Cum Fitness from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre. The issue shall be further discussed during the tri-partite meeting.

7] Issuance of Mass Transfers in contravention to the transfer policy resulting into unnecessary financial expenditure for BSNL:

Hon’ble MoC directed his office to seek a report from BSNL on the same.

8] JE Period Pay Scales as a part of 3rd PRC wage negotiation:

The issue shall be taken up as a part of the tri-partite meeting between DoT, BSNL and BMS Affiliated unions and Associations.

9] Withdrawal of Sports Facility:

The issue was raised by BMS team that even such welfare measures are being curtailed in BSNL and requested Hon’ble MoC to intervene for the same.

10] Lifting of Ban on Compassionate Ground Appointment:

The delegation requested for lifting the ban on CGA appointments. The issue shall be discussed in the tri-partite meeting.

The BMS delegation extended thanks to Hon’ble MOC and assured firm support to all the government endeavours which are being taken to revive BSNL and for the betterment of BSNL employees.

In response to the meeting held with Director HR and the subsequent discussions, the twitter program to be held on 16th July 2025 has been deferred.

We sincerely hope that management will keep its words of conclusive decisions by this weekend. We will keep you updated about the developments.

🛑 Silent Stand in Protest – 15 July 2025

🕒 Lunch Hour & Closing Hour

👕 Black Shirts/T-Shirts

This silent protest is not only a stand against gag orders and mismanagement – it is also a solemn remembrance of the BSNL warriors we have lost.

Their dedication fuels our resolve. Their legacy strengthens our cause.

🕊 Let silence honor their memory and ignite meaningful change.