Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced on September 16, 2026, that his group will launch the 'Adivasi School Thik Karo' (Fix Tribal Schools) campaign from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, on September 17. The initiative, which follows a nationwide 'School Thik Karo' campaign, aims to address alleged government neglect of tribal education and infrastructure. Dipke claimed that tribal schools have been ignored for 80 years, with successive governments failing to provide adequate resources or attention to students in tribal regions.

Dipke cited specific grievances, including the deaths of over 590 tribal students in Maharashtra over the past two years, many due to snakebites. He alleged that these deaths, which he said often occur in remote tribal areas, have not prompted significant government action or adequate compensation for families. In some states, families received only goats or minimal financial support, he said. The campaign will involve inspections of tribal schools to assess infrastructure, safety, and educational access, with CJP representatives visiting schools in Gadchiroli to evaluate conditions.

Dipke also raised concerns about the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, claiming that 477 out of 720 sanctioned facilities are non-functional. He highlighted the low enrolment rate of tribal students in higher education, with only 130 Scheduled Tribe applicants securing admission to IITs. These figures, however, are not independently verified. The campaign is part of a broader effort by CJP to push for improved education and infrastructure for tribal communities, which Dipke said have been overlooked despite their potential to contribute to national development.

The Maharashtra Tribal Development Department has not responded to the allegations, though a senior official previously dismissed claims of a handover of tribal hostels to a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-linked trust as 'totally baseless.' Dipke also tore up a copy of an MoU between the state government and the Late Lakshman Mankar Trust during a press conference, symbolising his opposition to the agreement. The campaign comes amid ongoing hunger strikes by tribal students and intervention by the Bombay High Court, which has directed the state government to safeguard students and prevent further loss of life.

While Dipke's claims about student deaths and school neglect are presented as factual, they have not been independently verified. The exact number of tribal students who have died in Maharashtra or other states remains unclear, and the government has not provided official data on the matter. Similarly, the status of Eklavya Model Residential Schools and the enrolment rates of tribal students in higher education are not corroborated by official sources. The campaign's impact and the extent of government neglect remain subjects of debate, with no formal response from state authorities to the allegations raised by Dipke.