CBMPA to Resume Deferred Dharna Programme 

on 20th May 2026 

The meeting of CBMPA held on 02-05-2026 deliberated on the prevailing situation regarding the non-release of IDA/DR orders for January 2026 and April 2026 by the Department of Telecommunications for BSNL and MTNL pensioners.

Leaders of all the 12 constituents of CBMPA participated in the meeting.

After detailed discussions and a thorough review, it was unanimously decided to resume the deferred Dharna programme, which will be conducted across the country on 20th May 2026.

CBMPA also appeals to the leaders of AUAB (serving employees) to extend their active support and participate in the Dharna programme, demonstrating our collective strength and unity.

As part of our intensified struggle, it has also been decided to launch a nationwide Email Campaign from 4th May 2026, addressed to the Secretary (Telecom), demanding immediate issuance of pending IDA/DR orders.

All members are requested to actively participate in the email campaign from 4th May onwards and mobilize maximum participation for the Dharna programme on 20th May 2026.

Keeping in view the prevailing heat conditions across the country and the concern for the health of our senior and super senior citizens, local leaders may suitably decide the timings of the Dharna.

Further, since the Telecom Employees Progressive Organisation (constituent of LPF) has expressed willingness for joint action, the Tamil Nadu leaders are requested to contact them and involve them in the programme.

Let us gear up, unite, and make both the Email Campaign and Dharna Programme a grand success. Through collective action, we shall compel the DoT administration to address our legitimate demands .

Make the agitation a grand success.