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Politics
UDP and Tura church leaders reject proposal to open banks on Sundays
✍️ The Shillong Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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The United Democratic Party and church leaders from Tura have voiced opposition to a plan to allow banks to operate on Sundays.
The United Democratic Party (UDP) and prominent church leaders in Tura have publicly opposed a recent proposal to permit banks to remain open on Sundays. Their joint statement describes the move as contrary to community values and unnecessary for the local economy.
Party officials argue that the change could disrupt traditional weekend practices and impose additional operational costs on banking institutions. Church representatives echo these concerns, emphasizing the importance of preserving Sunday as a day of rest for families and worshippers.
Both groups have called on the state government to reconsider the proposal and maintain the existing schedule that keeps banks closed on Sundays. The issue is expected to be debated further in upcoming legislative sessions.
Party officials argue that the change could disrupt traditional weekend practices and impose additional operational costs on banking institutions. Church representatives echo these concerns, emphasizing the importance of preserving Sunday as a day of rest for families and worshippers.
Both groups have called on the state government to reconsider the proposal and maintain the existing schedule that keeps banks closed on Sundays. The issue is expected to be debated further in upcoming legislative sessions.