DIVYA DELHI : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his support to IDBI Bank employees opposing the proposed privatisation of the public sector lender, while raising questions over the government’s decision to move ahead with the sale process. His remarks have brought renewed political attention to the proposed disinvestment and the concerns of bank employees regarding their future. Rahul Gandhi questioned the rationale behind the proposed privatisation and expressed solidarity with the staff members who have been raising concerns over the move. Employees have reportedly expressed apprehensions about job security, service conditions and the future direction of the bank following a possible change in ownership. The proposed sale of IDBI Bank has also attracted attention over the involvement of Fairfax Financial Holdings, which has emerged as a key contender in the privatisation process. Gandhi’s intervention has added to the ongoing debate over the government’s disinvestment policy and the future of public sector banking institutions. The development is likely to intensify discussions around the proposed transaction, employee interests and the government’s approach towards strategic public sector assets.
