THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: DYFI State Secretary AA Rahim on Friday held discussions with the PSC rank holders who have been on strike for 17 days in front of the Secretariat. Candidates have demanded that the validity of the rank lists must be extended. The protesters asked Rahim to get assurances from the state government regarding this.

The Rank Holders Association said Rahim had assured that the issues raised would be reported to the state government. Laya Rajesh, a spokesperson for the protesters, said talks with Rahim would continue. Meanwhile, the strike of PSC candidates in front of the secretariat will enter its 18th day tomorrow.