For nearly a month, Thiruvananthapuram has been the epicenter of growing unrest as hundreds of job seekers gather outside the government secretariat to demand accountability from the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC). These candidates, who successfully cleared rigorous examinations but remain stranded without official appointments, are calling for the resignation of the KPSC chairman. They argue that the current system is plagued by inefficiency and corruption, noting a stark contrast between the state government's vocal support for national-level protests like NEET and their perceived indifference toward the struggles of local rank-holders.

The movement highlights deep-seated frustration regarding inaccurate reporting of job vacancies and widespread allegations of malpractice, ranging from biased marking to anomalies in how exam papers were distributed. Recent investigations by the Kerala Crime Branch’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) have only fueled these claims; reports confirm irregularities in the evaluation for a high-profile State Planning Board position, where a top-ranked candidate allegedly received the leading score despite failing to answer several questions. As the SIT expands its probe into potential political interference and broader recruitment fraud, the demonstrators remain steadfast, demanding a transparent overhaul of the state's hiring process.