CJP vs villagers: Rajasthan school shifted within 24 hours after Jaipur clash

August 22, 2026

Jaipur: A day after a dispute between the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and villagers of Rampura over the condition of a government school escalated into allegations of assault, intimidation and a law-and-order breakdown, the school was shifted to a building around 50 metres away within 24 hours of Friday’s clash.

The Rampura government school was shifted to a house in the village on Saturday morning. More than 16 children were present at the new location along with two teachers.

The development came after CJP founder and convenor Abhijeet Dipke warned of an escalation and said he would stage a dharna in Jaipur if steps were not taken within 48 hours to improve the condition of the school.

Government school shifted after clash

The new premises had previously been used as a grocery shop. During the inspection, some children were seen studying outside in the Sun.

A blackboard had been placed outside one of the rooms, while the room contained a storage chest and other belongings. Students also reported that the ceiling fan inside the room was not functioning, adding to the discomfort amid the heat.

The school’s condition had become the centre of the dispute between CJP workers and villagers.

CJP, villagers file complaints

Following Friday’s confrontation, both sides filed complaints against each other at Shivdaspura police station, alleging assault and creation of a ruckus.

Both sides have also alleged that police personnel were putting pressure on them.

CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka alleged that party workers were assaulted in the village and that their clothes were torn. He demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.

Ranka further alleged that people from outside the village were brought in for the attack and claimed that some of those involved were later seen with local BJP MLA Kailash Verma. He described the incident as a “pre-planned attack” and alleged that stones were used with the intention of causing serious harm.

According to Ranka, police personnel were not present at the spot despite repeated attempts to contact them. He said the CJP had made videos of the incident public and demanded an impartial investigation by the Rajasthan Police.

Ranka also alleged that Pratap Nagar police were intimidating him and putting pressure on him. He claimed police personnel were questioning CJP workers about him and his family.

Villagers allege intimidation

In their complaint, villagers alleged that the CJP had disturbed the atmosphere in Rampura.

They claimed that the arrival of a large number of people, allegedly carrying weapons, created fear in the village and that children were now frightened to attend school.

The villagers denied the allegations made by CJP workers and sought action over what they described as intimidation and disorder.

They said their primary demand was the reconstruction of the government school building so that regular classes could resume properly within the village.

CJP vows to continue ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign

Ranka said the CJP would not be intimidated and would continue its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign over the condition of government schools.

He alleged that Education Minister Madan Dilawar would face embarrassment over the condition of Rajasthan’s schools and said he would personally visit schools again.

Ranka also indicated that the CJP’s demands could extend beyond school-related issues to seeking Dilawar’s resignation.

Meanwhile, Dilawar said on social media that continuous efforts were being made to strengthen government schools across Rajasthan, including infrastructure development, construction and repairs, smart classrooms, laboratories and other essential facilities.

The allegations made by both sides have not been independently established. The police investigation and complaints filed by the two parties are expected to establish the sequence of events and responsibility for Friday’s clash.