AIBEA 30th Conference 2026: C.H. Venkatachalam Re-Elected as General Secretary, New Leadership Announced

Below is a blog post draft based on the AIBEA Circular No. 30/1/2026/34 dated 11 June 2026.

AIBEA 30th Conference Concludes Successfully: New Leadership Elected and Key Resolutions Adopted

The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) has successfully concluded the adjourned delegate session of its 30th Conference held in Bengaluru, marking an important milestone for the organisation and its members across the country.

Conference Successfully Completed

The delegate session, which was originally adjourned on 22 April 2026 due to disturbances during the proceedings, was reconvened on 10 June 2026 at the same venue in Bengaluru. The session was presided over by Com. Rajen Nagar along with other Vice Presidents and concluded peacefully with active participation from delegates.

The conference began with a one-minute silence to pay tribute to former AIBEA office bearer Com. K. Sreenivasan, who passed away recently.

General Secretary's Report Approved

The General Secretary replied to the discussions and suggestions made by the delegates. Following detailed deliberations, the General Secretary's Report was adopted by an overwhelming majority, reflecting the confidence of the delegates in the organisation's leadership and direction.

40 Important Resolutions Passed

Delegates approved 40 resolutions covering various important issues and demands placed before the conference by the Central Committee. The resolutions were adopted by an overwhelming majority, reaffirming AIBEA's commitment to protecting and advancing the interests of bank employees.

Amendment to Rules and Bye-laws

The conference also approved an amendment to the Rules and Bye-laws providing for:

* Two General Council Members (Youth)

* Two General Council Members (Women)

for State Federations having a membership of 7,000 and above. The proposal received overwhelming support from the delegates.

Election of Office Bearers

An Election Commission comprising former leaders Com. D.D. Rustagi, Com. B.S.R. Mohan Reddy and Com. C.D. Josson conducted the election process.

A total of **1,028 delegates exercised their voting rights**, and the following office bearers were elected:

### President

* Rambabu B.S. (AP & Telangana)

### Vice Presidents

* Sharma J.P. (Delhi)

* Shankar N. (Maharashtra)

* Partha Chanda (West Bengal)

* Janak Rawal (Gujarat – MGBEA)

### General Secretary

* C.H. Venkatachalam (Tamil Nadu)

### Secretary

* Indranil Mitra (West Bengal)

### Joint Secretaries

* Ramprakash B. (Kerala)

* Dholakia J.J. (Gujarat – GBWU)

* Anirudhkumar (Bihar)

* Pereira A.M. (Goa)

* Rajneesh Gupta (Uttar Pradesh)

* Karthik R. (Tamil Nadu)

* Udayakumar V. (AP–Telangana)

* Richa Gandhi (Madhya Pradesh)

* Paneendra K.G. (Karnataka)

* Gaurav Sharma (Assam)

* Jayaram B. (Maharashtra)

### Treasurer

* Kumaran C.R. (Tamil Nadu)

### Joint Treasurer

* Naveen Modi (Madhya Pradesh)

Appreciation for Karnataka Hosts

The delegates unanimously expressed their gratitude to the Reception Committee of the Karnataka Pradesh Bank Employees Federation for making excellent arrangements for the conference held from 19–22 April and the adjourned session on 10 June 2026.

Looking Ahead

The successful conclusion of the 30th Conference reflects the resilience and unity of AIBEA. The newly elected leadership, along with the resolutions adopted, is expected to strengthen the organisation's efforts in safeguarding the rights and interests of bank employees while addressing emerging challenges in the banking sector.

The conference concluded with a message of unity, collective responsibility and renewed commitment to taking AIBEA to greater heights in the years ahead.

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