CJP Volunteers Denied Entry to Government Schools Across Telangana

Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) conducting safety and infrastructure audits under the nationwide 'School Thik Karo' campaign were prevented from entering several government schools across Telangana, including institutions in Secunderabad, Malkajgiri, Trimulgherry, Moula Ali, Armoor, and Siddipet.

The organisation alleged that a coordinated administrative effort was mounted to block citizens from assessing the state of public schools and highlighting infrastructure and safety issues. Over a span of four days, the group visited 11 government schools, though a final target number has not yet been set as the team continues to map out institutions needing inspection.

According to CJP, school officials at several locations cited 'orders from above' to deny entry. Specific schools where volunteers faced restrictions include GGHS Picket Government School in Trimulgherry, Government High School in Moula Ali, Government Boys High School and Government Girls High School in Malkajgiri, Seth Banwarilal Government School in Secunderabad, ZPHS Girls High School in Armoor, and ZPHS Ramancha in Siddipet. At Government Girls High School in Malkajgiri, volunteers reportedly faced a complete administrative lockout.

When volunteers questioned the restrictions, school administrations stated that independent social audits could not proceed without explicit permissions from higher officials, such as the Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Officer (DO). The group maintained that these hurdles were problematic, noting that safety and environmental issues were discovered at locations where volunteers managed to carry out inspections.

At one government school, volunteers noted that people routinely gathered near the main entrance during evening hours to consume illegal substances, creating a potentially unsafe environment for students and staff.

CJP also stated that education and police authorities declined to intervene or assist with requests, pointing to limited authority without higher-level approvals. Describing the administrative orders to halt audits as alarming, the organisation has urged senior education and law enforcement officials in Telangana to remove bureaucratic obstacles and address school safety concerns.