Kerala Teacher Rank Holder Shaves Head in Protest Over Delayed PSC Appointments
Kerala teacher rank holder Valarmathi shaves her head in protest over delayed PSC appointments from the May 2025 rank list, raising questions about recruitment promises, financial constraints and the demands of aspiring teachers.
Valarmathi, secretary of the All Kerala Lower Primary School Teacher Rank Holders Association, staged the protest demanding immediate appointments before the rank list expires. The protest also focused on the need to reduce the student-teacher ratio and address recruitment-related issues affecting the appointment process.
According to the association, officials had promised to take action within 45 days. However, the group said only partial measures were introduced, leaving its key demands unresolved.
The association has expressed concern over the continued delay in appointments, with financial constraints cited as an explanation for the lack of progress. The pending recruitment process has intensified concerns among rank holders seeking appointments before the May 2025 list expires.
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Valarmathi's protest has also drawn attention to the wider demands of lower primary school teacher rank holders, including the need for timely recruitment and improvements in the student-teacher ratio.
Online posts highlighting the incident have sparked questions about the response of national political leaders to the issue. Some users have questioned the silence of national leaders on the plight of aspiring teachers in Congress-ruled Kerala.
The protest has brought renewed attention to the unresolved appointment demands, with rank holders seeking action within the remaining validity of the PSC list.

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