CJP's 'School Thik Karo' drive pushes education reforms and reshapes youth politics
The Cockroach Janata Party's new 'School Thik Karo' campaign has spotlighted dilapidated government schools, prompting protests across several Indian states.
After mobilising students against NEET paper leaks, the Cockroach Janata Party shifted its focus to the condition of state-run schools with the 'School Thik Karo' campaign. Protests erupted in Rajasthan, where authorities warned of legal action, and in Uttar Pradesh, where pupils in a government school staged two demonstrations within four days over teacher shortages and alleged caste bias. In Maharashtra, founder Abhijeet Dipke led a team to audit schools in Latur's Ujani village, claiming the party’s role in spurring official measures.
The CJP has vowed to continue pressuring authorities until even the most remote areas receive quality educational facilities. Observers note that the movement has succeeded in energising young voters, a tactic now being adopted by the Congress in its own outreach ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha contest. The campaign illustrates a growing trend of youth-driven accountability demands shaping Indian political discourse.
Why it matters
Student protests are forcing Indian parties to address chronic failures in public education.
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