All India Bank Officers’ Confederation Celebrates 56th Bank Nationalisation Day
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 19,2024
The Punjab State unit of All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), the apex organisation of bank officers in the country having more than 3.5 lacs Bank Officers as its members celebrated the 56th Banks Nationalization Day with Tree Plantation Drive and serving the Orphans at Orphanage at Patiala today. As many as 500 Tree saplings were planted on different locations starting from HR Saggi Cricket Ground, Rajpura Road, Patiala.
In a statement issued by Secretary of AIBOC Punjab Rajiv Sirhindi told that the employees of public sector banks have played a crucial role in upholding national values and serving citizens with the utmost commitment. They have endured a variety of economic cycles, exhibited resiliency, and continued to provide vital banking services uninterrupted even during difficult Covid periods and during calamities. He said that AIBOC has already launched a country vide movement ‘Bank Bachao Desh Bachao’ and a series of programs have been held to fight against Privatisation of Public Sector Banks in India.
Sirhindi told media persons that on this auspicious occasion, as we celebrate the 56th anniversary of the nationalisation of banks, it is disheartening to observe the indifference towards the legitimate demands of bank employees. Issues such as a five-day workweek, inadequate compensation for officers and employees, non- appointment of Officer and Employee directors and other reasonable demands appear to be ignored, undermining the banking community’s dedication and hard work.
Speaking on the occasion, the President of AIBOC Punjab Puneet Verma said that the All India Bank Officers’ Confederation urges policymakers, regulators, and other interested parties to recognise the invaluable contributions of public sector banks and their employees. Addressing their legitimate demands and ensuring their well-being is essential to preserving the nationalisation ethos and fortifying our financial sector for a prosperous future.
The leaders of Bank Officers told that a ‘Bank Bachao Desh Bachao’ will also be conducted before the Parliament to stop privatisation of Public Sector Banks. A social media campaign against privatisation is already going on across country under the banner of AIBOC.
All India Bank Officers’ Confederation Celebrates 56th Bank Nationalisation Day. Those among present include Binay Sinha, Dinesh Gupta, Jasbir Singh, Manish Kumar, Puneet Kad, Chetan Sharma, Kapil Kumar, Deep Abrol and Om Parkash.
