Ashutosh Ranka, national spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), alleges that Rajasthan police are conducting surveillance outside his residence [1].
The situation highlights growing tensions between the CJP and state authorities over the quality of public education in Rajasthan. The party has positioned itself as a watchdog for government school standards, leading to direct confrontations with local officials and political opponents.
Ranka said the surveillance began after a confrontation occurred during the party's campaign to inspect government schools [1]. This monitoring is taking place outside his home in Jaipur, Rajasthan [1].
The CJP has been active in highlighting student issues across the state. As part of these efforts, the party gave the state government a deadline of three months to address specific student concerns [2].
Reports regarding the nature of the intimidation faced by the party vary. While Ranka points to police surveillance [1], other reports indicate that BJP workers attacked Ranka and volunteers during a school visit [3].
Despite the alleged monitoring, Ranka said the party will continue its efforts. "We will not stop till Rajasthan schools are fixed," Ranka said [1].
“"We will not stop till Rajasthan schools are fixed."”
The conflict reflects a broader struggle over educational accountability in Rajasthan. By combining school inspections with political activism, the CJP is challenging the state's administrative transparency, while the reported responses—ranging from police monitoring to physical confrontations—suggest a volatile environment for grassroots political auditing in the region.
