<p> <i> 19.56 pm </i> BSNL employees to go strike on April 21, 22

In support of their demands – most important being revival of Bharat Sanchar Nagam Limited, that is currently incurring huge losses, its employees have planned a two-day strike in April. Services will be affected as faults on lines cannot be attended and subscribers might not be able to pay their bills on those two days.

Members of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, Tamil Nadu Circle, alleged that the BSNL has suffered losses since 2009 because of the Centre’s pro-private sector policy.

 Association’s convenor S. Chellappa told presspersons here on Thursday that the BSNL had gone on loss because of on-purchasing of equipment and cancellation of tenders.

“We plan to go on strike on April 21 and April 22 in support of our demands, including merging Bharat Broadband Network Limited with BSNL and the latter’s expansion,” he said.

Over 2.5 lakh BSNL workers will be taking part in the all-India strike, including 8,000 in Chennai.</p>