Archive · 11 Sep 2026
CJP Backs KPSC Candidates, Urges Teachers Stay Off SIR Duty
The Cockroach Janta Party visited four government schools in Bengaluru.
The visits were part of a campaign called School Thik Karo.
The group said many teachers were away doing SIR work instead of teaching classes.
It said this could make learning harder for children.
CJP also reported dirty toilets and too few cleaning workers.
The group discussed these problems with Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa.
CJP also supported students who say there were problems with a KPSC veterinary officer exam.
The CID is investigating those allegations.
The Cockroach Janta Party expressed solidarity with candidates affected by alleged KPSC recruitment exam irregularities.
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka said more than half of teachers at several Bengaluru schools were assigned to SIR duty.
The group reported poor toilet conditions, shortages of cleaning staff and broader infrastructure problems at government schools.
Ranka said CJP discussed the concerns with School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, who reportedly assured the group that action would be taken.
The CID is investigating alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment exam, including examination records and OMR sheets.
- Who
- The Cockroach Janta Party, led by co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka, candidates affected by alleged KPSC irregularities and Karnataka officials investigating the matter.
- What
- CJP reported teacher absences, sanitation and infrastructure problems in Bengaluru schools and expressed solidarity with candidates over alleged KPSC exam irregularities.
- When
- The team visited schools for three days; the report was dated September 11.
- Where
- Four government schools in Bengaluru, including schools in Varthur, JP Nagar and Sarjapur, Karnataka.
- Why
- CJP said it wanted to highlight the effect of SIR duty on education, school-condition problems and alleged examination paper leaks.
CJP and affected candidates
Authorities and investigation
Alleged KPSC examination irregularities
CJP and affected candidates
CJP said students had contacted Ranka about an alleged veterinary officer exam paper leak and claimed that organised groups were involved in paper leaks.
Authorities and investigation
The allegations remain under investigation by the CID, which is examining examination records, OMR sheets and the role of officials and others.
Teachers assigned to SIR duty
CJP and affected candidates
CJP said assigning teachers to SIR duty was directly affecting children’s education and urged that teachers and students be left unaffected.
Authorities and investigation
The report does not include a response from the Election Commission to CJP’s claims about SIR duty.
Condition of government schools
CJP and affected candidates
CJP said toilets were in very poor condition, cleaning staff were insufficient and some toilets had not been cleaned for weeks.
Authorities and investigation
School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa reportedly listened to CJP’s feedback and assured the group that work would be done on the issues.
- Organization
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Campaign
- Nationwide School Thik Karo campaign
- School visits
- Four government schools in Bengaluru over three days
- Teacher deployment
- CJP claimed more than 50 per cent of teachers at the visited schools were engaged in SIR duty
- Reported school problems
- Poor public toilets, inadequate cleaning staff and infrastructure concerns
- Exam under investigation
- KPSC veterinary officer recruitment examination
- Investigating agency
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
