8/8 is an
important day for RBI Retirees. The United Forum of Reserve Bank Officers and
Employees had called for a silent morcha to highlight the problems of updation
of Pension and Pension Option for those who had not opted for it. Today was the
Central Board meeting –the last one with Dr.Subbarao as Governor.
To clear the logistics. Shahid Bhagat Singh Road divides
the old Central Office building and the new Central
Office building (Skyscraper). While Governor and Top Executives are
located in
New Central Office building the Central Board meetings continue to be
held in
old Central Office building. Area surrounding that building was declared
out of
bounds.
The morcha was thus held in the ground
floor of the skyscraper. A vast concourse had gathered by 9 a.m comprising retirees
and current employees. As and when Central Board members alighted they were
accosted by our leaders and their attention was drawn to the vast gathering of
protesters across the road. All directors were given a memorandum as also Shri.
Rajiv Takru, Financial Services Secretary. A memorandum was given to the new
Governor Designate, Raghuram Rajan.
There was continuous
rain from 8/30 to 10.15 a.m. but this
did not affect the enthusiasm of the retirees. A hand mike set was allowed and
all leaders spoke including Shri.Samir Ghosh, General Secretary, AIRBEA. They
told us they had talked with every member and were told that they appreciated
our problems. Takru was expected to make a statement at the meeting. Regarding
Governor—who had declared at the Srinagar Board meeting –“I will take the issue
to the logical end”-----leaders reported that he said he would try to get it
cleared even within the short period he had. The Governor Designate said he
would study the problem after he takes over.
After the
morcha was over all were treated to a sumptuous breakfast—in the Officers
Lounge in Amar Building--Sheera, Vada and Idli—though we did not get news of
updation of pension the tension of our stomachs was unambiguously removed ! Do await the Forum Circular.
- P.P.Ramachandran
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