Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Solapur school roof collapse NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned whether the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds are valued any less than those of politicians’ children after a school slab collapsed in Solapur, Maharashtra, injuring 13 students.“Are the lives of these kids any less valuable than those of politicians’ kids?” Dipke asked in an X post, highlighting what he described as a disparity in safety standards between schools attended by underprivileged children and those accessible to the privileged.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe slab collapsed at a Kannada-medium school run by the Solapur Zilla Parishad on Monday, as per reports.Students were hospitalisedThe slab suddenly gave way while students were present, with debris falling directly on them and triggering panic on the school premises. Teachers and local residents rushed to rescue the children, while district council officials reached the spot with an ambulance.The 13 injured students were taken to hospital for treatment. In the videos being circulated, several children can be seen with bandages on their heads.The incident has raised questions over the condition of the school building and why classes were being conducted in a structure reportedly in poor condition.Dipke also questioned why children from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to be exposed to unsafe infrastructure, while such lapses are rarely seen in institutions attended by children of influential people.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosExplained: Why Amritpal Singh’s Party Fielded Son of Indira Gandhi’s Assassin In Punjab Elections?Prashant Kishor Promises Jobs For 10,000 Bankipur Youths After Ending BJP’s 30-Year Hold | WatchIndia’s Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources SayTamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution As DMK, AIADMK And PMK Back Abolition DemandDelhi CM Fumes, Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video; Eight AAP MLAs Marshalled OutKashmiri Pandit Employees Sent On Leave After Lashkar-Linked Threat Letter‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks Debate123PhotostoriesThe science behind coriander leaves turning black in the refrigerator and 4 easy hacks to keep them fresh for long8 Indian dinners with over 30g protein that don’t require protein powderThe quiet side of Sundar Pichai: 7 things about the Google CEO that have little to do with GoogleInside Jannat Zubair’s opulent Mumbai home: From massive living room, royal interiors and more7 giant dog breeds that are gentle and friendly with kids10 simple ways to leave your comfort zone without disrupting your life and enjoy it moreFrom Kaziranga to Bandipur: Indian forests every elephant lover should know this World Elephant Day7 signs the chemistry is real, but the relationship may not work9 of the most expensive ingredients grown in India6 common mistakes to avoid with pakodas and how to make them crispier123Hot PicksInternational Youth DayMHT-CET CAP round seat allotmentSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestN ChandrasekaranNEET PG 2026 city slipIran warSBI Clerk RecruitmentUP scholarshipTop TrendingChennai AirportNagpur Rape CaseAir India Phuket-Delhi FlightMumbai Kurla LandslideBengaluru Missing TechieSpiceJet FlightTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned whether the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds are valued any less than those of politicians’ children after a school slab collapsed in Solapur, Maharashtra, injuring 13 students.“Are the lives of these kids any less valuable than those of politicians’ kids?” Dipke asked in an X post, highlighting what he described as a disparity in safety standards between schools attended by underprivileged children and those accessible to the privileged.
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The slab collapsed at a Kannada-medium school run by the Solapur Zilla Parishad on Monday, as per reports.Students were hospitalisedThe slab suddenly gave way while students were present, with debris falling directly on them and triggering panic on the school premises. Teachers and local residents rushed to rescue the children, while district council officials reached the spot with an ambulance.The 13 injured students were taken to hospital for treatment. In the videos being circulated, several children can be seen with bandages on their heads.The incident has raised questions over the condition of the school building and why classes were being conducted in a structure reportedly in poor condition.Dipke also questioned why children from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to be exposed to unsafe infrastructure, while such lapses are rarely seen in institutions attended by children of influential people.
