Jio ditches COAI's quarterly meeting
When contacted, COAI director general Rajan Mathews confirmed that Jio representatives did not attend the meeting.
New Delhi: The infighting within the cellular operators association is showing no signs of let-up, with newcomer Reliance Jio deciding not to participate in COAI’s quarterly executive committee meeting held late last week.
Jio decided against attending the November 11 meet on the ground that its participation was possible only once the association re-hauls its proportionate voting right rules that is currently based on revenue of member companies.
Sources said Jio wrote to COAI on the issue ahead of the meeting and decided to stay away in absence of a favourable response to its demand.
When contacted, COAI director general Rajan Mathews confirmed that Jio representatives did not attend the meeting. “Unfortunately, Jio did not attend the meet. However, all other members were present. The issue was also discussed at the executive committee and other members expressed satisfaction with the functioning of COAI and its voting norms. They unanimously agreed that there is no need for changing voting rules,” Mr Mathews said.