In protest against the continued negative approach of the Central Government and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) towards the long-pending demand for implementation of Five-Day Banking, and following the failure of conciliation talks, UFBU has called for an All India Bank Strike on 27 January 2026.

As part of the strike, rallies, processions and dharnas will be organised across Kerala. the officer members of AIBOC are requested to participate in full strength and make the strike a grand success.

Thiruvananthapuram District

• Programme: Procession followed by Dharna
• Procession:
• From: Fine Arts College
• To: SBI City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
• Rally Start Time: 11:00 AM
• Dharna: In front of SBI City Branch after the procession
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Sreenath Induchoodan
  State Secretary, AIBOC Kerala

Kollam District

• Programme: Rally
• From: Chinnakada Rest House
• To: Chinnakada Bus Bay (via Chinnakada Underpass)
• Rally Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Rajesh S.
  Senior Vice President, AIBOC
  General Secretary, SBIOA (KC)

Pathanamthitta District

• Programme: Protest Meetings
• Pathanamthitta: In front of SBI near Alukkas – 10:00 AM
• Thiruvalla: In front of SBI opposite KSRTC Bus Stand – 10:00 AM
• Inauguration:
• Pathanamthitta – Shri Zakir Hussain (Former Municipal Chairman)
• Thiruvalla – Shri Sanal Kumar (Former District Bank Chairman)
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Anoop Puthran
  Vice President, AIBOC Kerala
  All India President, SIBOA

Alappuzha District

Alappuzha Town

• Programme: Protest March
• From: SBI Mullackal Branch (near YMCA Junction)
• To: Dhanalakshmi Bank, near General Hospital Junction
• Protest March Start Time: 9:30 AM
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Biju T.
  President, AIBOC Kerala
  President, SBIOA (KC)

Kayamkulam Town

• Programme: Protest Demonstration
• Venue: In front of SBI Kayamkulam Branch (KP Road)
• Time: 9:30 AM

Kottayam District

• Programme: Rally followed by Protest Meeting
• From: SBI Kottayam Town Branch
• Rally Start Time: 9:30 AM
• Details: Rally through the town followed by a protest meeting
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Sachin Jacob
  Vice President, AIBOC Kerala
  All India President, FBOA

Idukki District

• Programme: Demonstration followed by Dharna
• Venue: In front of SBI Thodupuzha Town Branch (near Civil Station)
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Mahesh Jayan
  Vice President, AIBOC
  Deputy General Secretary, SBIOA

Ernakulam District

• Programme: Dharna
• Venue: In front of SBI Metro Station Branch, MG Road, Ernakulam
• Time: 9:30 AM
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Shimith P. R.
  Senior Vice President, AIBOC
  All India General Secretary, FBOA

Thrissur District

• Programme: Foot March followed by Dharna
• Foot March Start Time: 9:30 AM
• Foot March:
• From: SBI Thrissur Branch, Naduvilal
• To: SBI SMECC, near Kairali Theatre, Vadakke Stand
• Dharna: At SBI SMECC, Vadakke Stand
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Praveen R
  Senior Vice President, AIBOC Kerala
  All India General Secretary, SIBOA

Palakkad District

• Programme: Dharna
• Venue: In front of Indian Bank, Palakkad Branch
• Time: 9:30 AM
• Senior Leader Participating:
  Balaji Venkatesh
  Vice President, AIBOC Kerala
  All India Treasurer, DBOO

Malappuram District

• Programme: Protest Demonstrations
• Malappuram: In front of SBI Regional Office, Kizhakkethala
• Nilambur: In front of Canara Bank, Nilambur Branch
• Time: 9:00 AM

Kozhikode District

• Programme: Dharna / Protest
• Kozhikode: In front of SBI Mananchira Branch – 9:30 AM
• Vadakara: In front of SBI Convent Road Branch – 9:30 AM

Kannur District

• Programme: Dharna
• Time: 9:30 AM
• Centres:

1. Thalassery – SBI Town Branch
2. Kannur – SBI, Fort Road
3. Taliparamba – Central Bank
4. Payyannur – ICICI Bank, Perumba

• Senior Leader Participating:
  Rejaneesh
  Organising Secretary, AIBOC Kerala
  Deputy General Secretary, SBIOA

Kasaragod District

• Programme: Protest Demonstrations
• Kasaragod: In front of the Lead Bank
• Kanhangad: Near Canara Bank (Old Syndicate Bank)
• Time: 9:30 AM

Let us ensure unity and massive participation to make the All India Bank Strike on 27 January 2026 a resounding success.

Regards

Sreenath Induchoodan
State Secretary
AIBOC Kerala
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