THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Students and parents across Kerala face back-to-back disruptions in academic schedules as major student unions call for consecutive state and nationwide educational strikes.
If you are searching for whether tomorrow is a school holiday in Kerala, educational institutions are expected to remain non-functional on Friday, July 24, due to a nationwide ‘Education Bandh’ called by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI).
Why is SFI Calling for a Strike Tomorrow?
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has announced a nationwide strike demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities and irregularities surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exams.
SFI leaders stated that the central minister must take full accountability for the NEET controversy and step down.
Consecutive Days of Disruption in Kerala Schools and Colleges
The state is witnessing two consecutive days of education bandhs:
- Today: The Kerala Students Union (KSU) announced a state-wide education strike in protest against police action and crackdowns on protesting students.
- Tomorrow (Friday, July 24): SFI’s nationwide bandh will take effect, directly impacting classes in schools, higher secondary institutions, and universities across Kerala.
