Bank of Maharashtra Officers’ Association chairman Rajeev Tamhane has strongly opposed the MNS protest on the Marathi language and the reported threats made to bank officials.
In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Bank of Maharashtra Officers’ Association chairman Rajeev Tamhane expressed strong opposition to the MNS’s language campaign and threats to bank staff. He wrote, “We, the public sector bank officers, strongly protest against the recent imposition of Marathi language by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). As part of a pan-India recruitment process, our officers come from diverse linguistic backgrounds and are posted across the country in transferable jobs. It is impractical to expect every officer to learn the local language of every region they are posted in.”
According to media report, Tamhane also raised concerns over the use of intimidation tactics, adding, “We strongly condemn the threats, physical assaults, and destruction of government property, which disrupt banking operations and hinder essential customer service. Such unlawful activities must not be tolerated under any circumstances.”
The Bank of Maharashtra’s officers’ association has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against those threatening and assaulting bank employees. In its letter, the association also called for local police, collectors, and deputy collectors to ensure the safety of bank staff and public property. Additionally, it requested that bank management — including MDs, CEOs, EDs, and zonal managers — implement concrete measures to protect employees from such threats.
Tamhane stated, “Bank officers have always served the nation with dedication, even in challenging times like demonetisation, the implementation of Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra loans, and various government welfare schemes. Notably, during the implementation of the Ladki Bahina scheme, nationalised bank employees went beyond regular working hours and holidays, ensuring its success—an effort that significantly contributed to the present government’s electoral victory. If immediate action is not taken, we will be left with no choice but to escalate our protest, including strikes and other legal measures.”
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