Archive · 21 Aug 2026
BJP Rejects CJP Attack Claims After Jaipur School Visit
The Cockroach Janta Party said its members were attacked during a visit to inspect a government school in Jaipur.
The party said the school was being run in a temporary shed or buffalo shed.
Ashutosh Ranka and Abhijeet Dipke blamed people they said were connected to the BJP.
They said stones were thrown, vehicles were damaged and some volunteers were hurt.
Dipke also criticised the Rajasthan Police for allegedly not stopping the attack.
Videos of the confrontation were shared online, but the allegations were not independently verified.
The BJP denied that its workers attacked the group.
A local resident gave a different account, saying the CJP arrived with a large crowd and damaged its own car.
The two sides disagree about who caused the confrontation and why it happened.
CJP leaders alleged that workers were attacked while visiting a government school in Rampura Kanwarpura, Jaipur.
Ashutosh Ranka and Abhijeet Dipke claimed stones were thrown, vehicles damaged and volunteers assaulted.
Dipke accused BJP workers and criticised Rajasthan Police, while saying the visit was part of the School Thik Karo campaign.
BJP leaders denied involvement and accused the CJP of creating unrest and disorder.
Local resident Jugal Kishore Sharma disputed the CJP’s account, saying the team brought 200–250 people and broke its own car.
- Who
- Cockroach Janta Party workers, BJP leaders, Rajasthan Police and local residents were involved in the disputed incident.
- What
- A CJP team alleged that it was attacked while visiting a government school; the BJP and a local resident rejected the allegations.
- When
- The incident was reported on Friday.
- Where
- The confrontation reportedly occurred in Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipur’s Bagru Assembly constituency, Rajasthan.
- Why
- The CJP said it was inspecting school infrastructure and education conditions as part of its School Thik Karo campaign.
CJP’s Account
BJP and Local Resident’s Account
Who caused the confrontation?
CJP’s Account
CJP leaders alleged that BJP workers or people brought from outside attacked their team during the school visit.
BJP and Local Resident’s Account
The BJP denied involvement, while Jugal Kishore Sharma said villagers did not attack the CJP team.
What happened to the team?
CJP’s Account
The CJP claimed that stones were thrown, vehicles were damaged, women members and other volunteers were assaulted, and one volunteer suffered a fractured arm.
BJP and Local Resident’s Account
Sharma said the group was not hit by villagers and alleged that the CJP team broke its own car.
Purpose and significance of the visit
CJP’s Account
The CJP said it was examining poor school infrastructure, including claims that students were studying in a temporary or buffalo shed.
BJP and Local Resident’s Account
BJP leaders accused the CJP of spreading disorder, while Sharma said ₹12 lakh had already been earmarked for repairs through the local MLA.
Police conduct
CJP’s Account
Abhijeet Dipke criticised Rajasthan Police, alleging that officers were passive while CJP volunteers were attacked.
BJP and Local Resident’s Account
The available reports do not include a detailed response from Rajasthan Police.
- CJP co-convener
- Ashutosh Ranka
- CJP founder
- Abhijeet Dipke
- Reported school
- A government primary school in Rampura Kanwarpura village
- CJP’s allegations
- Stones were thrown, vehicles were damaged, workers were assaulted and one volunteer allegedly suffered a fractured arm.
- Campaign
- The visit was part of the CJP’s nationwide School Thik Karo campaign.
- BJP response
- BJP leaders denied responsibility and accused the CJP of attempting to create unrest.
- Local resident’s account
- Jugal Kishore Sharma said the CJP arrived with 200–250 people and that villagers did not attack them.
- Proposed repair funding
- Sharma said ₹12 lakh had been earmarked for school repairs through the local MLA.
