From exam reforms to school reforms: How CJP is changing political discourse
The 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) has launched a campaign targeting the poor state of government schools in India, leading to protests and confrontations with local authorities. The movement has sparked political tension, particularly in Rajasthan, where authorities have restricted media and outsider access to school campuses.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of grassroots political activism, education reform, and the increasing friction between political groups and state administrative control.
NEW DELHI: From colleges to schools. From Gen Z to Gen Alpha. From Jantar Mantar to cities and villages in states. The students’ protest has continued; only the stage has shifted. The Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) “School Thik Karo” campaign has put the spotlight on the sorry condition of government schools in many states. Gen Z showed the way from Jantar Mantar when they forced the NDA government to make Dharmendra Pradhan resign over NEET paper leaks. Gen Alpha took the cue and brought the protests to villages and towns across states, demanding better school infrastructure and government accountability.The CJP campaign asking for school audits in villages got a huge response. The pictures and videos of schools uploaded on CJP’s X timeline exposed the sorry state of government schools across states.
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