Kerala LPST rank holders protest in Thiruvananthapuram
Candidates who passed the Kerala Public Service Commission examination for Lower Primary School Teacher positions staged a protest in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. The demonstrators, who have been protesting for 34 days, consumed grass in public to highlight their frustration over the government's failure to issue appointment letters despite their successful qualification. The protesters allege that the recruitment process has been marred by corruption and that the government has ignored their demands for transparency and employment.
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What Happened
Candidates who qualified for Lower Primary School Teacher positions through the Kerala Public Service Commission examination held a protest in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. The demonstrators gathered in front of the state secretariat to express their grievances regarding the delay in receiving appointment letters. As part of their demonstration, several participants consumed grass on the street to draw attention to their cause.
The protest has been ongoing for 34 days as candidates continue to demand employment. The participants allege that the government has failed to provide information regarding the recruitment process and have raised concerns about potential corruption within the system. The candidates claim that their repeated attempts to seek clarity from the authorities have been ignored.
Key Facts
- The protest took place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- The demonstrators are candidates who passed the Kerala Public Service Commission examination for Lower Primary School Teacher positions.
- The protest has been ongoing for 34 days.
- Participants staged a protest by eating grass in front of the secretariat.
- The protesters allege corruption in the recruitment process and a lack of transparency from the government.
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