New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Bank unions across the country observed a one-day strike on Tuesday to press for several long-pending demands, including the implementation of a five-day working week for bank employees.

The strike was called by various bank employee unions, with leaders stating that the protest was peaceful and aimed at drawing the government's attention to unresolved issues.

Despite the strike, union leaders said efforts were made to minimise inconvenience to customers. Banks had informed customers in advance about the strike, and alternative services such as ATMs and digital banking platforms were kept operational.

Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Kuthe, General Secretary of the Indian Bank Officers Association for Maharashtra and Goa, ...