I am writing this article with a heavy heart and   I do not see any other ray of hope.   AIBOC circular No 2015/20 dated 18th April 2015 (You can download and read the full circular  by CLICKING HERE)  signed by Mr Harvinder Singh, General Secretary, and addressed to all its members  had the following two important paragraphs, which had reassured the bankers that at least there is one Sardar in the UFBU, who is likely to take a stand and protect the interest of the Aam Banker, serving as well as retired, and he will not sell the interests of the Aam Banker.

(a) In the above referred circular Mr Singh has clearly written “We also made it very clear in the UFBU meeting that we will NOT SIGN  any agreement till the time the second and fourth Saturday off in the Banking Industry is ensured or a firm commitment is signed by IBA in this regard giving a time line for its implementation”

(b)                In the above referred circular Mr Singh has also informed all the AIBOC members that “We also expressed our STRONG views about taking up the issues of retirees like 100% DA neutralisation for retirees prior to 01.11.2001, updation of pension, revision in family pension and extension of another option of pension to resignees and compulsorily retired who have been excluded from the option of pension despite the clear understanding in the last settlement.   We also emphasized that group hospitalization insurance policy for retirees should also be demanded from IBA.”

Frankly speaking, overall I have  a great regard for Sikhs as my childhood had been spent in Punjab, and still some of my relatives are in Punjab.  I have seen how Sardars keep their promises.   Once they have committed about an issue,  majority of them are ready to put all their stake on those words.    All history books proudly point out the Sikh community as protector of weaker sections.

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