CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke: Swades inspired return to serve village

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), launched his 'School Thik Karo' campaign from his native village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Independence Day. Times Now News reports that Dipke alleged government schools lack basic facilities such as seating, water, functioning windows and toilets. He plans to visit more government schools across Maharashtra and urged parents to conduct social audits.

Dipke said Shah Rukh Khan's 2004 film 'Swades' inspired him to return from the US and work for his village. He has watched the film over 100 times, and recalled being moved by the protagonist Mohan's empathy for a poor family. 'Little did I know that life would take such a turn that years later, I would return from the US and actually get an opportunity to do something very similar for my own village,' Dipke wrote on X.

The CJP has also announced 'Season 2 of Jantar Mantar', a nationwide listening tour focusing on public concerns, particularly education. Dipke expressed gratitude for the support he has received and vowed to give everything to make a real difference.