National conference of AIBEA adjourned amid disruptions
The 30th national conference of the All-India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) in Bengaluru started on April 19 was impacted by disruptions, leading to an indefinite adjournment of the delegates’ session.
The Delegate session of the AIBEA adjourned without completing the election agenda, on April 22.
Members demanded the removal of long-time office bearers CH Venkatachalam and Rambabu.
They demanded P R Mehta be elected, said delegates.
Delegates said that the 30th conference of All India Bank Employees’ Association will be remembered as one of the saddest moments in its history.
Due to unfortunate and unforeseen developments, the proceedings could not be brought to a proper conclusion and had to be adjourned sine die.
This unexpected turn of events calls for deep introspection, reflection, and collective resolve.
It is a moment to reassess, learn, and strengthen the unity and purpose that have long defined the organization.
The conference brought together delegates, office bearers, and participants from across the country.
The multi-day event included discussions, celebrations marking the union’s 80th Foundation Day, and key deliberations on organisational matters.
A circular dated late night on April 22 said that a section of participants started disturbing the proceedings and hence the presidium adjourned the proceedings.
“In this background, the Office Bearers met and unanimously decided that having regard to the continued disruption of the proceedings and the announcement of the presidium for adjournment, the Delegate Session of the Conference be adjourned sine-die until further notice,” the circular said.
The circular added that this decision was duly informed to the delegates and observers and thus the Delegates’ Session stood adjourned.
The circular said that the the 30th Conference of AIBEA commenced as scheduled on the April 19 at Bengaluru.
General Secretary CH Venkatachalam’s Report was presented and placed for discussion.
In the evening there was an impressive and colourful procession followed by inaugural public session.
On April 20, the 80th Founding Day of AIBEA, the happy occasion was celebrated with gaiety by over 3300 participants with various programmes - blood donation by 194 comrades, honouring the former office bearers of AIBEA, special lecture on Constitution and Democracy, honouring various achievers, release of publications, cultural program, etc.
On April 21, the Delegates’ Session was continued and 55 delegates participated in the discussions.
On April 22 morning the Delegates’ Session resumed for continuing the discussions and to complete the remaining agenda. Unfortunately, a section of participants started disturbing the proceedings and hence the presidium adjourned the proceedings, said delegates.
