Saturday, September 26, 2026
MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION IS NOT JUST A FORMALITY — IT IS A CHOICE ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH!
Dear Postal Comrades,
Today, when online membership verification is taking place under the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993, every postal employee should pause for a moment and remember where our rights came from and who stood beside us when those rights did not exist.
From NFPTE to NFPE, this organisation has travelled through decades of struggle — from the historic postal movement of 1946 to the formation of NFPTE in 1954, the heroic struggles of 1960, 1968 and 1974, and innumerable battles for wages, DA, bonus, promotion, holidays, service security and dignity at work.
TBOP, BCR, promotional avenues, bonus, holidays and improvements in the service conditions of postal and GDS employees did not descend from the sky. They were the outcome of collective organisation, negotiations, strikes, sacrifices and, at times, repression and victimisation.
The history of NFPTE/NFPE is also a history of standing firm when recognition itself was withdrawn. In 1960, the organisation faced derecognition and repression. Yet the movement survived, recognition was restored and the struggle continued.
Today, NFPE and its major constituent AIPEU, Group-C face another difficult phase following the withdrawal of recognition on 26 April 2023. But the struggle has not ended. The courts have already intervened: the Jharkhand High Court directed similar treatment regarding trade-union facilities, and the Calcutta High Court on 5 May 2026 quashed the Department's order preventing correspondence with NFPE and AIPEU Group-C and directed extension of trade-union facilities available to another de-recognised federation.
Recognition may be withdrawn; but the right to organise and the history of struggle cannot be erased.
✊ Therefore, comrades, do not judge a trade union merely by the facilities it enjoys today. Judge it by the struggles it has undertaken, the sacrifices it has made and the rights it has defended when there were no facilities at all.
A difficult period is precisely when the commitment of the membership matters most.
Do not allow temporary administrative difficulties to erase a permanent history of struggle.
Do not allow the memory of yesterday's sacrifices to disappear from today's verification.
Stand with the organisation that has stood with employees.
Stand with the movement that has carried the voice of postal workers from generation to generation.
✊ STAND WITH NFPE!
✊ STAND WITH AIPEU, GROUP-C!
✊ STRENGTHEN THE UNITY OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES!
✊ VERIFY YOUR MEMBERSHIP — STRENGTHEN YOUR COLLECTIVE VOICE!
History is not merely something to remember.
History is something to defend and carry forward.
NFPE ZINDABAD!
AIPEU, GROUP-C ZINDABAD!
POSTAL EMPLOYEES' UNITY ZINDABAD! ๐ฅ✊
#NFPE #AIPEUGroupC #NFPTE #PostalEmployees #PostalUnity #TradeUnionUnity #MembershipVerification #UnityAndStruggle #WorkersRights
Friday, September 25, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Zonal Advisory Committee (ZAC) Meeting of CGHS, Bhubaneswar was held on 24 September 2026
๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ — ๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฆ’ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ
Dear Comrades,
The Zonal Advisory Committee (ZAC) Meeting of CGHS, Bhubaneswar was held today, 24 September 2026, in the Conference Hall of the Additional Director, CGHS, Bhubaneswar, to discuss the problems of CGHS Wellness Centres, beneficiaries and Health Care Organisations (HCOs).
Representing the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers, Odisha State CoC and the All India Postal & RMS Pensioners’ Association, Bhubaneswar, I attended the meeting along with Com. Shyama Sunder Sahoo, Com. Dipti Ranjan Mohanty, Com. Lingaraj Sahoo and Com. Sudhir Kumar Swain. Representatives from BSNL, AG and other Central Government Departments also participated.
๐ด ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐๐ฆ & ๐๐จ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐๐
At the very outset, I strongly objected to convening such an important meeting at very short notice. Transparency, consultation and accountability cannot be occasional exercises.
๐ We demanded that ZAC meetings must be held regularly with due and timely intimation to all members, enabling them to properly place the grievances of beneficiaries. The demand was accepted.
๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ & ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐
๐ฅ 1️⃣ RENOVATION OF WELLNESS CENTRE–III
The required CPWD survey and Budget Estimate have reportedly been completed. Funds are available with the Additional Director, who is empowered to approve the scheduled works.
๐น After receipt of the estimates, Civil and Electrical works will be initiated, including improvement of the outside road and parking facilities.
⚡ 2️⃣ UPS FOR WELLNESS CENTRE–III
The installation of UPS in WC–III is expected within three weeks.
๐ 3️⃣ GENERATORS FOR WELLNESS CENTRES
The generator issue of WC–I has been resolved.
๐ Our demand for generators for the other two Wellness Centres was also accepted, with follow-up action to be taken by the Additional Director.
๐️ 4️⃣ CONSTITUTION OF ZAC & LACs
It was agreed to constitute the Zonal Advisory Committee (ZAC) and Local Advisory Committees (LACs) at the earliest, with priority.
๐ฅ 5️⃣ FILLING UP OF VACANT POSTS
As informed in the meeting, action has already been initiated to fill vacant posts, including engagement of contractual workers wherever necessary.
๐ก 6️⃣ LED LIGHTS & GLOW-SIGN BOARDS
All Wellness Centres, including the Ayurvedic Centre, will be provided with LED lighting and glow-sign boards for better visibility and convenience.
๐ฟ 7️⃣ PHARMACIST AT AYURVEDIC CENTRE
The posting of a Pharmacist at the Ayurvedic Centre is being pursued in view of the court case filed by the newly appointed candidate. The matter will be followed up.
๐ 8️⃣ DELAY IN SUPPLY OF INDENTED MEDICINES
The serious delay in supplying medicines through the local chemist was strongly objected to by all participants.
๐ The Additional Director and doctors also acknowledged the problem.
๐ We strongly demanded change of the present supplier and streamlining of the medicine-supply system.
✅ Action for changing the supplier was assured.
๐ 9️⃣ MEDICINES PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL SPECIALISTS
We strongly stressed that medicines prescribed by specialists of Government hospitals must be supplied to beneficiaries.
๐ If the exact prescribed medicine is unavailable, the actual branded medicine having the same composition should be supplied.
✅ This was agreed to.
๐ ๐ HIGH-VALUE LIFE-SAVING MEDICINES
An important clarification was made regarding high-value life-saving medicines.
๐ The Additional Director is now empowered to approve such medicines locally, provided they are prescribed by specialists of Government hospitals.
๐ There is no need to send such cases to Delhi.
๐ This important information should reach every CGHS beneficiary.
๐ฅ 1️⃣1️⃣ PROBLEMS WITH HCOs — NO HARASSMENT OF BENEFICIARIES
The problems faced by beneficiaries in different Health Care Organisations (HCOs) were discussed seriously. Representatives of Utkal, Kalinga and other HCOs participated.
⚠️ Several difficulties were highlighted, including:
๐น OTP-related problems
๐น Emergency admission issues
๐น Misguidance of beneficiaries
๐น Avoidance of consultation with doctors on CGHS-related matters
๐น Lack of awareness among frontline staff regarding updated CGHS procedures
๐ We strongly demanded that beneficiaries, particularly elderly pensioners, must not be made to suffer because of procedural deficiencies or lack of awareness among frontline staff.
๐ค We demanded a separate meeting with the HCOs to discuss these problems comprehensively.
✅ The proposal was accepted.
๐ The Additional Director also agreed to issue necessary circulars to all HCOs directing them to properly train their frontline staff regarding updated CGHS procedures.
๐ Copies of such circulars will also be endorsed to the ZAC and LAC members.
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ก๐ง๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ
Today’s meeting once again demonstrated the importance of collective representation, persistent follow-up and organised intervention.
Problems do not disappear merely because they are recorded in files. They require continuous monitoring, follow-up and accountability.
๐ด๐ต For pensioners, many of whom are elderly and dependent upon CGHS for essential healthcare, timely medicines, functional Wellness Centres, adequate manpower, emergency treatment and respectful service are not favours or privileges. They are legitimate healthcare entitlements.
๐ OUR SINCERE THANKS
We place on record our sincere thanks to the Additional Director, CGHS, Bhubaneswar, participating doctors, officers and staff, as well as representatives of different departments and HCOs, for the healthy, frank and interactive discussions and for the assurances given on the issues raised.
๐ Our heartfelt thanks also go to all Comrades and pensioners who continuously bring genuine problems to our notice. Their confidence strengthens our collective voice.
✊ THE MEETING IS OVER — BUT THE STRUGGLE FOR BETTER CGHS SERVICES CONTINUES!
๐ด RAISE THE GRIEVANCE.
✊ ORGANISE THE VOICE.
๐ข FOLLOW UP THE ASSURANCE.
⚖️ DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY.
❤️ FOR THE DIGNITY, HEALTHCARE AND RIGHTS OF EVERY CGHS BENEFICIARY.
— Bruhaspati Samal
General Secretary
Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers
Odisha State CoC
#CGHS #CGHSBeneficiaries #PensionersRights #HealthcareRights #CGHSWellnessCentres #Accountability #PensionersUnity #Confederation #Odisha #CollectiveStruggle #RaiseYourVoice #HealthIsARight
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
๐ฅ๐ฅ THREE DAYS OF STRUGGLE — THREE DAYS OF SACRIFICE — THREE DAYS OF UNBREAKABLE DETERMINATION! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
✊ THE 3-DAY DHARNA OF FCPA, ODISHA HAS CONCLUDED — BUT THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES! ✊
Dear Comrades,
The Third and Concluding Day of the 3-Day Dharna Programme of FCPA, Odisha State Committee, held from 17th to 19th September 2026, concluded today amidst thundering enthusiasm, revolutionary slogans and an unshaken determination of the pensioners to continue their fight for justice, dignity and rightful pension rights.
The concluding meeting was inaugurated by Com. Radhakant Sethi, Ex-MLA, presided over by Com. Bruhaspati Samal, President, FCPA, Odisha, and conducted by Com. R. N. Dhal, State Convenor, FCPA, Odisha.
๐น THE MARTYRS OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1968 WERE REMEMBERED WITH DEEP REVERENCE. ๐น
Collectively, we paid our respectful homage to the brave martyrs of the historic 19th September 1968 Central Government Employees’ Strike. Their sacrifice was not merely an episode in the history of the working class — it was a blazing chapter written with courage, suffering and sacrifice.
We remembered their historic struggle and discussed its profound relevance even today, when pensioners and employees are once again compelled to raise their voices for payment, pension, social security, dignity and justice.
THE YEARS HAVE CHANGED. GENERATIONS HAVE CHANGED. BUT THE QUESTION OF JUSTICE REMAINS.
And therefore, the flame lit by the martyrs of 1968 cannot and will not be extinguished.
๐ฅ THEIR BLOOD REMAINS A CALL TO THE LIVING!
๐ฅ THEIR SACRIFICE REMAINS A CHALLENGE TO OUR CONSCIENCE!
๐ฅ THEIR STRUGGLE REMAINS OUR INSPIRATION!
๐ OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO EVERY COMRADE WHO MADE THESE THREE DAYS A THUNDEROUS SUCCESS.
What can we say about those elderly comrades who, despite their advanced age, physical pain, health problems, weakness and countless personal difficulties, came forward continuously for all three days?
They did not come because it was easy.
THEY CAME BECAUSE THE CAUSE WAS GREATER THAN THEIR PAIN.
They did not remain at home because of their age.
THEY CAME OUT BECAUSE THEIR CONSCIENCE WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN SILENT.
They endured discomfort. They travelled from distant places. They stood and sat for hours. They raised slogans. They listened. They spoke. They participated.
AND THEY PROVED ONCE AGAIN THAT RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE DOES NOT MEAN RETIREMENT FROM THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE.
๐น The presence of our nonagenarian Com. Ananda Shankar Pati from Dhenkanal was one of the most inspiring moments of this historic programme.
At an age when many would understandably seek complete rest and comfort, this veteran comrade travelled to participate in the struggle.
NINETY YEARS MAY BEND THE BODY — BUT THEY CANNOT BEND A SPIRIT THAT HAS BEEN TEMPERED IN STRUGGLE! ๐ฅ
His presence, along with that of numerous senior comrades, sent a powerful message:
AGE IS NOT A BARRIER TO STRUGGLE.
ILLNESS IS NOT A BARRIER TO COURAGE.
PHYSICAL WEAKNESS IS NOT A BARRIER TO DETERMINATION.
WHEN THE CAUSE IS JUST, THE HUMAN SPIRIT CAN RISE ABOVE EVERY LIMITATION.
๐ To every pensioner who bore pain, inconvenience, fatigue and hardship during these three days — FCPA, Odisha offers its deepest revolutionary salute.
THIS SUCCESS IS YOUR SUCCESS.
It belongs to every comrade who travelled from near and far.
It belongs to every elderly pensioner who overcame physical difficulties to join us.
It belongs to every comrade who raised a slogan with a trembling voice but an unshaken heart.
It belongs to every person who stood under the banner of unity and declared:
WE WILL NOT REMAIN SILENT.
WE WILL NOT SURRENDER OUR RIGHTS.
WE WILL NOT ALLOW THE STRUGGLE OF OUR PREDECESSORS TO BE FORGOTTEN.
✊ THE THREE DAYS HAVE ENDED — BUT THE BATTLE HAS NOT ENDED.
The Dharna may have concluded, but our determination has not concluded.
The slogans may have fallen silent for a moment, but the voice of justice continues to reverberate.
The gathering may have dispersed, but the spirit of unity has travelled with every comrade back to their respective homes.
๐ฅ WE HAVE NOT COME TO THIS STRUGGLE TO RETREAT.
WE HAVE COME TO THIS STRUGGLE TO MOVE FORWARD.
Let the authorities hear the voice that emerged from Bhubaneswar GPO.
Let them hear the voice of the elderly pensioner who still refuses to surrender.
Let them hear the voice of the worker who spent a lifetime serving the nation.
Let them hear the voice of the martyrs of 1968 echoing through the present:
JUSTICE CANNOT BE SILENCED.
RIGHTS CANNOT BE ERASED.
STRUGGLE CANNOT BE SUPPRESSED.
๐น SALUTE TO THE MARTYRS OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1968!
✊ SALUTE TO EVERY PENSIONER WHO PARTICIPATED IN THESE THREE DAYS!
✊ SALUTE TO THE COMRADES WHO STOOD FIRM DESPITE AGE AND ILLNESS!
✊ SALUTE TO THE SPIRIT OF UNITY, SACRIFICE AND STRUGGLE!
๐ฅ THE STRUGGLE MAY END FOR A DAY — BUT THE SPIRIT OF STRUGGLE NEVER ENDS!
๐ฅ WE SHALL CONTINUE TO FIGHT.
WE SHALL CONTINUE TO SPEAK.
WE SHALL CONTINUE TO ORGANISE.
WE SHALL CONTINUE TO MARCH FORWARD.
LONG LIVE PENSIONERS’ UNITY! ✊
LONG LIVE WORKERS’ UNITY! ✊
LONG LIVE THE MARTYRS OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1968! ๐น
LONG LIVE THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE! ๐ฅ
INQUILAB ZINDABAD! ✊๐ฅ
B SAMAL
President, FCPA Odisha
#FCPA #FCPAOdisha #PensionersUnity #WorkersUnity #19September1968 #Martyrs #PensionRights #Justice #Dharna #StruggleContinues #LongLiveTheStruggle #InquilabZindabad
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