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- Several Malayalam film and television celebrities, including Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Chandu Salim Kumar and Ranjini Haridas, have extended support to lower primary school teacher rank-holders protesting outside the Kerala Secretariat for three weeks.
- The protesters are demanding immediate appointments from the Kerala Public Service Commission rank list published on May 31, 2025, and accurate reporting of vacancies.
- The celebrities, many of whom had backed student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi, faced criticism for being 'selective' with social causes and have now responded to that charge.
- The issue matters because it highlights debate over alleged administrative lapses by the Kerala PSC and over which causes public figures choose to support.
What to watch next
- Whether the Kerala government or KPSC responds to the rank-holders' demands for appointments and accurate vacancy reporting.
- Whether more celebrities join or clarify their positions amid the 'selective solidarity' criticism.
- Whether political groups, such as Yuva Morcha activists who protested outside Tovino Thomas's residence, continue targeting celebrities over their causes.
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Named India · Kerala · Kerala Public Service Commission · Thiruvananthapuram · Chandu Salim Kumar · Cockroach Janata Party · Deepa Thomas · Delhi Police · Dharmendra Pradhan · Leona Lishoy · Mohanlal · Naslen
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