Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages. He called on parents and village leaders to audit school facilities and urged sarpanches to take action to enhance these institutions.
The campaign will begin on August 15, coinciding with India’s Independence Day. Dipke highlighted the neglect of rural education infrastructure over the past 80 years, emphasizing the need for better schools in villages. He questioned why more attention hasn’t been given to building new schools for children of farmers and laborers.
Dipke shared his personal plan to approach village leaders in Hingoli, Maharashtra, to improve local schools. He stressed that many village children still face challenges like long walks to school and lack of basic facilities such as water and toilets, particularly affecting girls.
As part of the campaign, CJP has introduced a “Sarpanch Challenge.” Village leaders who improve their schools will be recognized on social media with before-and-after photos. Parents are also being asked to visit schools and check for essentials like electricity, clean water, functional toilets, and mid-day meals. Completed audits and video evidence can be submitted through the CJP’s website or email.
Dipke emphasized that children in villages deserve facilities comparable to those in cities. He urged parents to take action if these facilities are missing, calling it a fundamental right. The campaign aims to ensure better education for rural children.
The Cockroach Janta Party, which started as an online platform, has grown into a youth movement focused on activism. After a recent protest against exam irregularities and a meeting in Maharashtra, the group is planning more campaigns, including nationwide outreach efforts. Dipke previously called on Prime Minister Modi to address youth during his Independence Day speech.