# Indian bank unions protest for five-day banking week

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-bank-unions-protest-for-five-day-banking-week
> Updated: 2026-10-02T02:43:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Bank unions in India planned a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30 to advocate for a five-day banking week. Initially, the Delhi High Court intervened after police denied the unions permission to protest at Jantar Mantar due to law and order concerns. Justice Amit Mahajan ordered the Delhi Police to designate an alternative venue for the assembly.

Following these developments, the Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories regarding protests at Jantar Mantar, implementing traffic diversions and controls in areas including Parliament Street, Ashok Road, and Connaught Place. Authorities maintained Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) in the specified zones to manage the situation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Jantar Mantar protests

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory and implemented diversions near Jantar Mantar due to protests. Commuters are advised to avoid Parliament Street and Connaught Place and use alternative routes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-traffic-police-issues-advisory-for-jantar-mantar-protests

### 2026-09-25: Delhi High Court orders police to find alternative protest site for bank strike

The Delhi High Court has ordered Delhi Police to designate an alternative protest site for bank unions planning a nationwide strike from September 28-30, after Jantar Mantar was denied.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-high-court-orders-police-to-find-alternative-protest-site-for-bank-strike

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