Abhijeet Dipke, founder and convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has written an open letter to the Education Ministers of all states, flagging what he described as critical gaps in government school infrastructure and seeking greater transparency in the public education system.
Writing on behalf of the organisation, which describes itself as the “Voice of the Lazy & Unemployed”, Dipke said access to basic education should be treated as a fundamental right and not a political issue. He called for the rehabilitation of government schools to be made an urgent priority.
The CJP has sought state-wise data on the number of government schools renovated over the past five years and the number currently requiring immediate repairs or a complete overhaul.
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The letter also seeks details of sanctioned teaching posts, filled positions and vacancies across government schools. On financial accountability, Dipke has asked governments to disclose funds allocated to schools over the past five years and the amount actually spent.
The party has also sought information on the number of additional government schools required to ensure wider access to education, along with details of non-teaching duties assigned to government school teachers.
Another key demand relates to basic facilities. The CJP has asked for data on schools with functional toilets, clean drinking water, digital and computer learning facilities, and adequate sports equipment.
Highlighting the condition of some government schools, Dipke said that nearly eight decades after Independence, children in several parts of the country continue to study without basic amenities such as functional washrooms, safe drinking water, proper classrooms and even adequate seating.
Referring to images circulating on social media showing students learning in unsafe or inadequate conditions, Dipke said children were being treated “worse than animals” because of administrative neglect.
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He urged state education authorities to act “on a war footing” and said every child, irrespective of socio-economic background, should have access to a dignified learning environment.
The letter comes amid the CJP's “School Thik Karo” campaign, launched by Dipke on August 15, 2026, from his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Maharashtra's Hingoli district.
The campaign seeks to involve parents, local residents and sarpanches in social audits of government schools. It calls for communities to identify infrastructure gaps, seek accountability from authorities and support local efforts to repair and upgrade schools.
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