Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 11 -- The All Kerala Lower Primary School Teacher (LPST) Rank Holders Association ended their 13-day hunger strike outside the State Secretariat following discussions with Education Minister N Samsudheen on Tuesday, with the government seeking 45 days to examine the protesters' demands.

Although the hunger strike has been ended, the association stated that a peaceful presence outside the Secretariat will continue without slogan shouting or demonstrations.

The LPST rank holders have been protesting for over a month, demanding appointments from the Kerala Public Service Commission's rank list for Lower Primary School Teacher posts, published in May 2025.

All Kerala LPST Rank Holders Association Secretary S Valarm...