‘First-ever computer’: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke’s school campaign brings change

Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign to rectify the conditions of government schools, starting his initiative in his hometown of Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district. The campaign's first visible impact was the installation of the school’s first-ever computer system.

Dipke initiated the campaign on Independence Day, drawing attention to the school's poor infrastructure and lack of basic facilities, such as broken windows, clogged toilets, and insufficient seating. Dipke highlighted that the government's failure prompted people to take action, emphasizing that change is achievable. The campaign encourages local communities and citizens to assume greater responsibility for improving education facilities.

Dipke also advocates for social audits to expose issues and compel authorities to act. As the CJP broadens its focus beyond infrastructure, Dipke has raised concerns about transportation for students in remote villages, noting that some walk considerable distances, especially during monsoons. The installation of the computer in the Hingoli school symbolizes the campaign's potential to transform neglected rural schools through community involvement.