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Banking strike deferred

New Delhi, March 8
The all-India banking strike called tomorrow to press for restoration of compassionate ground appointment scheme has been deferred, the United Forum of Bank Unions said today.

The decision was taken on the request of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C) and representatives of the Indian Bank's Association (IBA) at a meeting convened by the CLC, UFBU Convenor V.K. Gupta said.

The IBA representatives also gave an assurance they would hold discussions with the UFBU and formulate a detailed scheme within 60 days, he added. — UNI