West Bengal bankers seek October 17 holiday for Maha Saptami
In short
Bankers in West Bengal want October 17 to be a holiday for Maha Saptami Puja. The current holiday period is October 18 to 21, so they have asked for one extra day off.
This matters for bank staff and customers in the state, but it is still unknown whether the chief minister will agree. The report does not say if the holiday will be added.
What the reporting says
Bankers in West Bengal are asking for October 17 to be declared a holiday for Maha Saptami Puja, according to publisher-supplied reporting. The appeal comes because the current days off are set for October 18 to 21, and the All India Bank Officers' Confederation has contacted Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The reporting does not say whether the state will approve the request.
Why it matters
Bank employees in West Bengal are pressing for an extra holiday on October 17 for Maha Saptami Puja. The request was sent through the All India Bank Officers' Confederation to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The source does not say whether the government will grant the holiday or how banks would operate if it is approved.