Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke began the “School theek karo” (fix the school) campaign at a government school in his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Hingoli district of Maharashtra. 

The CJP will also undertake a similar movement regarding poor health conditions at public hospitals.“People have now understood that they should talk about education, which is the need of the hour. No matter which political party ruled, nobody worked for government schools in States. Now there is a need, and we can make them work by asking questions,” Mr. Dipke said after interacting with the students. 

Comparing the money spent on political banners for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign with the funds spent on schools, he said: “Had this money been spent on schools and students in rural areas, it would have been even better. They should think about whether they want to create a future for students or not.” 

“We have built a new Parliament, a new PM house. Why have we not been able to build new schools in our villages? Do we not consider the children of farmers and labourers the future of our country?” he asked while advising parents to conduct school audits.