01-08-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Mobile phone retailers celebrate historic 1st mobile phone call between then Telecom minister Sukh Ram, former Bengal CM Jyoti Basu with postal stamp
Kolkata, July 31 (UNI) The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) today celebrated the historic first mobile phone call in India between then Telecom minister Sukh Ram and West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu with the launch of a Commemorative Postal Stamp.
Exactly 30 years ago on this day in 1995, then Union Telecom minister Sukh Ram in New Delhi received the first cell phone call from Marxist leader Jyoti Basu from his official chamber Writers Buildings in Kolkata.
"On 31st July 1995, West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu made the first-ever mobile call to the then Telecom Minister Sukh Ram using a Nokia handset on Modi Telstra's network," the AIMRA members recalled the historic moment while celebrating the existence of three decades of mobile phone industry in India.
July 31, 1995, was a defining moment that not only revolutionized communication in India but also laid the cornerstone for the country's ongoing digital evolution.
As part of this special occasion, a Commemorative Postal Stamp was unveiled, celebrating the transformative journey of mobile connectivity and its significant impact on the nation's progress. The transformative milestone - 30 years of mobile telephony in India was commemorated with the unveiling of a Special Postal Stamp at The Almond, Kolkata was attended by: Ashok Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle; Kailash Lakhyani, National Founder Chairman, AIMRA; Navneet Pathak, National Joint Secretary, AIMRA; Mohan Bajoria, State President, AIMRA Bengal; and others.
Speaking to the media, Kailash Lakhyani, National Founder Chairman, AIMRA, said, 'The celebration of 30 years of mobile telephony in India is not just a tribute to technological progress, it is a recognition of the enduring spirit, resilience, and contribution of lakhs of mobile retailers across the country.
"From the first voice call made in 1995 to the high-speed connectivity of today, our retailers have been the vital bridge between innovation and the everyday consumer. AIMRA stands proud of this remarkable journey, and as we step into the future, we remain committed to empowering every retailer with knowledge, tools and opportunities to thrive in the digital age.'
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