I'm V. Sivanandam, working as an officer in Oriental Bank of Commerce, Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. I became blind at the age of 3 due to some fever. I did my graduation in English literature. Afterwards, I underwent a training course in braille shorthand in A.I.C.B, Delhi. After completion of that course, I worked as shorthand instructor there itself. In May, 1993, I joined as English stenotypist in the Head Office of OBC, new Delhi. In 1995, I got transfer to Chennai. My work at HO was highly appreciated. At the time of my transfer, one of my officials told me, "If you go on transfer, we will become handicapped"! After reaching Chennai, I involved in the union activities. I had aeen an Executive Committee member of Oriental Bank of Commerce Employees' Union (Tamil Nadu&Pohdichery) for the period 10years. I was elected a member of executive committee for 3 consecutive terms i.e 1997, 2001&2005 in tough contests. In 1997, I contested independently and secured highest votes in that election. The requirement of my representation was felt by the large number of comrades in the union. I suggested some amendments/new provisions in the byelaws which were implemented effectively. So, my presence in the committee was considered danger by the rival group. In order to prevent my victory in the union elections, rival group issued notices and displayed fosters and threatened me to be away from the union activities. But I did not mind of those. Besides, I also concentrated in my career. In this line, in 1998, I applied for the officers promotion test. But it was rejected by the bank without proper reasons which was not opposed by me. In 2001 and 2003, I appeared for the promotion tests without proper preparation. But in 2005, I passed the test. I was called for the interview also. At last, I was rejected due to the short of 1 mark to obtain a rank. But, in the promotion test of 2007, I scored 62/80 marks and stood at 58th rank overall. And also, I was the only candidate, who cleared the promotion test in the whole Chennai Region. Amongst all these happenings, my marriage took place in 1998. Now I have 1 son namely Gowtham, studying at 5th class. Now I am happy to become the member of Accessindia.
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