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Kerala Teacher Rankholders Protest with Shaved Heads and Hunger Strike for Jobs
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What Happened?
In Kerala, lower primary teacher rankholders intensified their protest for job appointments, with association secretary S Valarmathi shaving her head and starting a hunger strike. The protest has lasted 113 days, highlighting government inaction on their demands.
Key points
- S Valarmathi, secretary of the All Kerala LPST Rank Holders’ Association, began a hunger strike after shaving her head.
- The protest outside the state Secretariat has reached its 113th day.
- Rankholders demand a reduction in the student-teacher ratio and other key changes.
- Previous assurances from the government have not led to job appointments.
- The agitation is centered on appointments from the LPST rank list published in May 2025.
Key insights
- The government’s failure to act may lead to increased unrest among job seekers.
- Political implications arise as the protest contrasts with other student movements.
- The situation could pressure the government to expedite job appointments.
Why it matters
The ongoing protest highlights the frustrations of job seekers in the education sector.
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S Valarmathi· PersonKerala· StateAll Kerala Lower Primary School Teacher Rank Holders’ Association· OrganizationKerala Public Service Commission· OrganizationRahul Gandhi· Person
Source
Times Now
