Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, SEP 27 (NPN): Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across Dimapur remained operational on Sunday, September 27, as part of arrangements to ensure continuity of banking services ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.
Banks were seen functioning normally in Dimapur, with staff attending to customers despite Sunday traditionally being observed as a day of worship.
The Sunday operation followed reported directions for public sector banks and RRBs to function normally on September 27 in view of the proposed strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The arrangement was intended to prevent disruption to banking services, particularly as the strike follows the weekend holidays on September 25 and 26.
It may be recalled that the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) had expressed concern over the increasing scheduling of “important” administrative, electoral and public activities on Sundays.
NBCC said Sunday held a distinctive place in Christian life as a day for worship, fellowship, spiritual renewal and strengthening of faith and identity.
Referring specifically to the Sunday banking arrangement, the council acknowledged the importance of uninterrupted banking services but questioned why similar administrative sensitivity could not be exercised when scheduling government programmes and public exercises affecting Christian worship.
NBCC said its position was not an argument against economic necessity but an appeal against inconsistency. It questioned why Sunday could be treated as a flexible working day when economic or administrative interests demanded it, while similar consideration was not always extended to Christian worship.