Shimla, July 28 -- The indefinite relay hunger strike launched by the Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers Federation against the state government's School Complex System entered its third consecutive day on Tuesday, with teachers reiterating that the agitation would continue until the government formally withdraws the notification introducing the new administrative structure.

The relay hunger strike is being held at the Directorate of Elementary Education premises in Shimla, where teachers from different districts are taking turns to participate in the 24-hour fast.

The protest follows a 15-day state-wide foot march and a massive gathering at the historic Chaura Maidan on Sunday, where thousands of serving and retired primary teachers, al...