On this rain-drenched day of 25th July 2025, when the skies wept ceaselessly, it was not the downpour but the fire in the hearts of the postal comrades that ruled the streets across India. The clarion call of the Postal Joint Council of Action (#PJCA), uniting #NFPE and #FNPO, ignited a wave of protest in front of every Chief Postmaster General's Office across the nation, as part of the resolute two-hour dharna on the long-neglected 40-point charter of demands.
A special note of deep gratitude and revolutionary salute is owed to PJCA Odisha, who, under relentless rain, courageously gathered at the Chief Postmaster General's Office, Bhubaneswar. That water-soaked pavement turned into a battlefield of justice — not of weapons, but of conviction, unity, and the indomitable spirit to safeguard the soul of public service.
No drops of rain could dampen the spirits of those delivery heroes — the frontline workers of India Post — who formed the backbone of this historic protest. These comrades, who walk miles every day to deliver hope, connect lives, and carry the weight of 1.4 billion people’s trust, have once again proven that they are not just employees — they are the beating heart of India Post.
This protest was not only about restoring the Old Pension Scheme, stopping privatization and corporatization, or demanding the constitution of the 8th CPC — it was about the dignity of labour. It was about demanding justice for casual workers, opposing the closure of IDCs, and seeking the withdrawal of the draconian Post Office Act 2023, which aims to erase the public character of this historic institution. Above all, it was a loud and clear message: India Post is not for sale.
A red salute to every comrade who endured physical discomfort, who stood firm despite being denied basic workplace dignity, including sitting arrangements, drinking water, and sanitation facilities, especially in the so-called futuristic IDCs which have become modern-day sweatshops.
As General Secretary of the #Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, Odisha State Coordination Committee, it was my honour to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our warriors — Com. Debabrata Mohanty, Com. Rajib Nayak, Com. Sudhir Swain, Com. Dipti Ranjan Mohanty, Com. Srikant Mallick, and many others — all torchbearers of the great postal trade union movement. Your voices echoed not only through the corridors of the Chief PMG’s office, but into the conscience of a system that cannot be allowed to forget the sacrifices and services of India’s most disciplined and devoted workforce.
History shall remember this day not as a dharna in the rain, but as a resistance that flowed like a river of resolve. The fight is far from over, but with comrades like you — organized, awakened, and determined — victory is not a question of if, but when.
In struggle, in solidarity, in sacrifice — we salute you.
✊ Lal Salaam to the delivery comrades — the unsung sentinels of the nation.
Postal JCA, Zindabad.
= B SAMAL =
General Secretary
Confederation of Central Govt Employees and Workers
Odisha State CoC, Bhubaneswar
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