As CJP plans school visits across Rajasthan, state puts curbs on entry of outsiders

Rajasthan's Ashutosh Ranka, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), plans to visit multiple districts in the state to evaluate the state of schools under his campaign, "School Thik Karo." However, the Rajasthan government has imposed restrictions on outsiders entering government schools and capturing photos or videos, citing concerns over students' privacy.

The Secondary Education department has also issued guidelines under Right to Privacy and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) policies, requiring prior permission from the principal for entry and prohibiting unauthorised photography and videography.

Ranka had earlier announced his intention to visit dilapidated schools in Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Kota, Barmer, and Hanumangarh. He urged citizens to report dilapidated schools and tag the relevant authorities. In response to the restrictions, Ranka vowed to continue visiting schools despite the government's efforts to limit outsider access, stating that nothing can stop him from improving school conditions.

Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra criticized the government's move, arguing that it covers up the poor state of the education system. He questioned why authorities would fear revealing the dilapidated conditions of schools, and called for transparency in the education system.