Thiruvananthapuram: The civil police rank holders have been sharing stories of hardship that began in the PSC examination hall and have now reached the Secretariat. Over the past five years, candidates have clung to hope, but the situation has taken a downturn in the last month.
With just a few days left until the rank list expires, anxiety looms over the possibility of not securing appointments. In response, CPO rank holders have been engaged in a day and night strike for the past 23 days. The strike intensified as protestors, including family members and relatives, converged on the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram, bringing it to a standstill for hours.
During a protest rally, a tearful mother’s question to the government and administration resonates deeply. She openly questions why the struggles and pains of youth, including her son, are ignored. She highlighted the dire circumstances faced by the youth, including her son, emphasising that they did not join the strike out of choice but out of sheer helplessness.
“Our children are our pillars of support. While parents are increasingly abandoned in old-age homes nowadays, my son takes care of our family, including my mother and grandmother. He, who used to provide us with food and medicine, has been on strike for days. We are deeply concerned about how to sustain our livelihoods. This job isn’t just about earning; it’s about reclaiming our land documents from the bank. My son won PSC exams without going to coaching classes, not because he lacked the desire to study but because we couldn’t afford the fees,” lamented the mother of one of the candidates, asserting their desire to continue the protest until justice is served.
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