Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, August 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday announced a nationwide public outreach campaign titled ‘Kya Bolti Public?’, which will begin in September with a focus on issues such as education, unemployment and public grievances.
Addressing reporters after the party’s two-day national core committee meeting, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke said the campaign aims to engage directly with students, youth, parents and citizens across Maharashtra and other parts of the country to understand their concerns and press for administrative reforms.
The meeting was held in the wake of the recent protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
Dipke said the campaign would primarily focus on what he described as the growing commercialisation of education, rising school and college fees, and the financial burden on middle-class and working-class families.
Claiming that quality education has become increasingly unaffordable, he alleged that admissions to some schools involve annual fees running into lakhs of rupees, along with additional donation charges.
“Reforming the education sector will be the primary and most important objective of our campaign. Education has become a profitable business, making quality schooling inaccessible for many families,” Dipke said.
He also expressed concern over the rising cost of higher education and coaching institutes, stating that many parents are compelled to take educational loans, placing families under financial stress.
According to Dipke, the campaign seeks to build public opinion in favour of affordable education and greater investment in government educational institutions.
As part of the initiative, CJP leaders plan to travel across the country to interact with students, parents and citizens, with the objective of highlighting issues related to education, unemployment and governance.
Dipke said the party draws inspiration from the ideals of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru, adding that its movement is centred on constitutional values and citizen rights.
Referring to the recent NEET-related protests, he said large numbers of unemployed youth had participated in the demonstrations, describing unemployment as one of the country’s most pressing challenges.
He also raised concerns about public confidence in national institutions, including the judiciary and the Election Commission, and called upon the media to continue holding those in power accountable.
Clarifying the party’s future strategy, Dipke said the Cockroach Janata Party has decided not to contest elections for now and will instead function as an active pressure group advocating administrative reforms and the protection of citizens’ rights.
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