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Meghalaya Groups Oppose Centre's Bank Holiday Decision, Threaten Protests
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:15
Meghalaya Groups Oppose Centre's Bank Holiday Decision, Threaten Protests
- •Meghalaya social organizations are strongly opposing the Centre's decision to keep banks open on Sunday, September 27.
- •The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) stated that Sunday is a day of worship, family, and community life in the predominantly Christian state.
- •CoMSO issued a "final notice" to banks, warning of protests if they conduct regular operations on September 27.
- •The Centre directed banks to remain open on September 27 ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.
- •Christians constitute 74.59 per cent of Meghalaya's population, according to the 2011 Census.
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Meghalaya groups like CoMSO are opposing the Centre's decision because Sunday is considered a day of worship, family, and community life in the predominantly Christian state, and they argue it disrespects the religious character of Meghalaya for administrative convenience.
CoMSO issued a final notice warning that they would be compelled to mobilise people and their constituent organisations to protest across the state against any banks that conduct regular operations on Sunday.
The Centre directed banks to remain open on September 27 in preparation for a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled to take place from September 28 to 30.
