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Date: 16th June, 2026
Slap For Dipke, Boost For Bug Brigade?: Roach Roars In Rajasthan
The Fact: The Cockroach Janata Party's seventh protest reached Rajasthan on Monday. Hundreds of students, teachers, and parents gathered at Jaipur's Shaheed Smarak, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Among them were the parents of one of the five students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak. Carrying their son's ashes, the grieving father told Peek TV that he would continue their fight for justice until his last breath. They claimed that they have received neither the compensation nor even a message of condolence from the authorities so far. On the other hand, the Jaipur protest took a dramatic turn when CJP's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was slapped by a group of individuals during the demonstration. The visuals were caught on Peek TV's camera.
The Context: According to reports, the two men accused of slapping Dipke have been identified as Rakesh Gurjar and Rohit Vaishnav. Gurjar's Facebook profile describes him as an RSS member. It also has photographs of him alongside the former Rajasthan State Secretary of the BJP’s youth wing. Following the incident, the police reportedly detained the two men. The confrontation is particularly significant given the location of the protest. Rajasthan occupies a central place in the NEET paper leak controversy. It was in Sikar, Rajasthan, that investigators first uncovered key links in the paper leak network. Several accused individuals were arrested in the state, and Sikar reportedly emerged as a major distribution hub for the leaked examination papers. This is not the first time that Rajasthan has found itself at the centre of an examination leak scandal. Multiple paper leak cases surfaced during previous administrations as well. During Congress leader Ashok Gehlot's tenure, the state witnessed around 33 cases of paper leak. Conversations with CJP protesters revealed that their anger is directed not only at the BJP-led government but also at the deeply entrenched culture of administrative failure that has persisted across successive governments.
The Peek Insight: So far, the CJP has staged protests in Delhi, Pune, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and now Jaipur. However, one noticeable trend has been the fluctuation in turnout across cities. Compared to the crowds seen in Delhi and Pune, the Jaipur gathering was significantly smaller. Hyderabad and Bengaluru also witnessed relatively modest participation. Although heavy rainfall in Bangalore may have played a spoilsport. The Bengaluru protest was also joined by actor-politician Prakash Raj. Despite attracting national attention, the movement has so far received little to no acknowledgement from the government. Protesters' central demand has been the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. So far, however, there has been no indication that the government intends to act on that demand. Whether this silence reflects political calculation, indifference, or a deliberate strategy of disengagement remains open to interpretation. What is clear is that the protesters see the government's lack of response as a statement in itself. The nationwide campaign is scheduled to conclude on June 20 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In an exclusive interview with Peek TV, Sonam Wangchuk said if Pradhan has not resigned by then, both he may consider launching a fast-unto-death.
Dress Code For ‘The Dancing Girl’: 5,000 Years Later, Moral Police Reaches Mohenjodaro
Image Courtesy: The Indian Express
The Fact: NCERT's new Class 9 History textbook will feature an altered version of the iconic "Dancing Girl" sculpture. The bare torso of the over 4,000-year-old Harappan bronze figurine is now visually covered. According to an Indian Express report, the change follows objections raised by several NCERT officials earlier. The report states that the image's placement and prominence had already undergone multiple revisions before the latest alteration. Initially, the sculpture was featured prominently at the beginning of a chapter. It was later shifted deeper into the textbook and reproduced in a much smaller size. The newest edition goes a step further, with the image itself being modified.
The Context: The altered image will appear in the textbook. As part of the revised curriculum, Class 9 students are now taught the 'History of Art', a subject in which the Dancing Girl has long been featured. What makes the decision particularly notable is that the sculpture has appeared in its original form for decades. Even under previous NDA governments, including during the tenure of former Education Minister Murli Manohar Joshi, the image was never altered. The bronze figurine depicts a young girl adorned with bangles and ornaments. Its intricate craftsmanship is often cited as evidence of the advanced metallurgical knowledge possessed by the Harappans.
The Peek Insight: Critics of the move argue that the textbook is presenting a version of the artefact that does not exist in reality. By digitally covering the sculpture's torso, the book is no longer reproducing the original object as it was discovered and preserved. At the same time, the decision is a reflection of a colonial-era Victorian morality that treated women's bodies as something that needed to be concealed. The controversy also prompts questions about where such interventions might end. If historical artefacts are modified because they are considered uncomfortable, will other works of Indian art and literature eventually face similar scrutiny? Would monuments such as Khajuraho, or classical texts like the Kamasutra, also be deemed unsuitable? Many observers also question the logic behind treating the sculpture as controversial for ninth-grade students. By that stage, students have already studied human reproduction. Against that backdrop, a 4,000-year-old bronze figurine, that happens to be naked, appearing in an art history textbook would hardly seem extraordinary. For decades, the Dancing Girl appeared in textbooks with little public controversy. Yet by altering and covering the image, the authorities may have drawn far more attention to the very aspect of the sculpture they are attempting to downplay.
‘Delete, Detect, Deport’ Policy Triggers A Cross-Border Custody Battle
Image Courtesy: Scroll.in
The Fact: A major security alert was sounded in the Murutia area of Nadia district, West Bengal, for the third consecutive day on Sunday, June 14, over a standoff between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) regarding 12 people’s attempt to cross the border. The altercation started on Friday, June 12, when, according to the BSF, the BGB tried to send a group of 12, consisting of 4 men, women, and children each, to India, who they believed were Indian citizens. However, after two rounds of flag meetings, the BSF is not convinced that these people belong to India and has not budged from its stance that these are Bangladeshis with hopes to infiltrate the Indian borders. Neither force is ready to identify the 12 persons as their own, while India has strictly denied entry and has maintained that they are ‘on the Bangladesh side of the border’ at Pragpur in Kushtia district.
The Context: On June 12, Bangladesh border authorities alleged that the BSF pushed back the 12-person group into Bangladesh’s borders through a gate in the barbed-wire boundary. Following this, a massive crowd assembled to back the BGB and force the people into India. Kushtia villagers triggered a verbal back and forth with the BSF personnel, increasing tensions between the two sides. The continuous supervision of the area, alongside the deployment of officers, has amped up across the shared border of the two nations. The verbal abuse led to the first diplomatic meeting between the two forces, but it concluded with no concrete outcome. The villagers arranged for the basic necessities for the group as they waited near the Zero Line in a paddy field along the banks of the Mathabhanga river, close to border pillar No. 148/3-S near Raninagar. A second round of discussions was held on June 13, Saturday, when the BSF denied all allegations by the BGB that implied the 12 individuals were pushed into Bangladesh. India reiterated that they were illegal entrants, and the meeting did not produce a breakthrough yet again. A senior BSF official said that they have been reviewing the movements of the alleged infiltrators closely, following a rundown of their identities that indicated they are Bangladeshi nationals. According to reports, the situation has been referred to higher authorities, and further actions will depend on their instructions, in the interest of maintaining cross-border ties. This happens to be the latest episode in a series of already worsening ties between India and Bangladesh at many locations across the shared boundary. There has been a jump in cases of illegal crossings and push-ins, with neither side accepting their countrymates. India and Bangladesh engaged in high-level talks between their top officials in New Delhi from June 8 to 11, almost a week prior to the ongoing border confrontation.
The Peek Insight: Since India provided shelter to former Bangladeshi President Sheikh Hasina amid the student uprising in 2024, India-Bangladesh relations have significantly deteriorated. However, the situation has now reached a point where there has been no accountability from either side. The tension has travelled from politics to sports, with Bangladesh refusing to participate in the T20 Cricket World Cup held in India, following India’s decision to ban the neighbouring country’s players from the IPL. This hostility from Bangladesh’s side poses a significant threat to India, with both of India’s neighbouring nations at odds with it. Religious intolerance, the shooting of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka, the expiration of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty, and India’s recent ex-filtration drive to wipe out undocumented Bangladeshi citizens after the recent West Bengal Assembly elections in May, have added fuel to the already raging fire. However, there are hopes of constructive negotiations after the election of Tarique Rahman as the Bangladesh PM, who happens to share good ties with the Modi administration.
Gulf’s Turning Point?: The Strait & The Narrow Path To Peace
The Fact: A major breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations emerged after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who served as a mediator in the negotiations, announced on X that the two countries have reached a peace agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump later confirmed the deal on Truth Social, saying the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would end. According to reports, the agreement is expected to be formally signed in Geneva on 19th June, with implementation steps beginning shortly afterward, including a phased restoration of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. India welcomed the agreement, while Israeli officials criticised it over security concerns. The announcement boosted global markets and sent oil prices lower on expectations of reduced regional tensions.
The Context: The United States–Iran conflict escalated into open warfare in early 2026 after the collapse of nuclear talks and a series of strikes involving U.S., Israeli, and Iranian forces, spreading across Iran, Israel, and Lebanon and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Several ceasefire attempts, including a brief truce in April 2026 and later regional mediation efforts, have failed due to disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and security guarantees. While the U.S. has focused on containing Iran’s nuclear and regional military capabilities, Iran has demanded an end to sanctions and military pressure, and Israel has maintained a hardline stance opposing limited ceasefires. India has called for de-escalation due to its dependence on stable energy flows through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
The Peek Insight: The reported framework agreement includes the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil chokepoint carrying around one-fifth of seaborne crude. According to reports, limited shipping is already expected to resume in phases, but full normalisation will depend on maritime security guarantees, insurance clearances, and coordination among regional naval forces, meaning complete restoration of traffic could still take days or weeks despite political approval. Markets have reacted quickly to the easing of tensions, with oil prices falling on expectations of improved supply flows and global equities rising, particularly in energy-sensitive sectors such as aviation and logistics, though uncertainty remains over how smoothly implementation will proceed. Reactions remain divided across key stakeholders. Israel has taken a critical stance, arguing the arrangement does not adequately address Iran’s missile capabilities and regional influence, with some officials calling for continued or stronger military pressure to avoid weakening deterrence. India has welcomed the de-escalation due to its dependence on stable energy imports through the Gulf, while global financial markets have broadly responded positively, reflecting relief over reduced risk to one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
Mandir’s Missing Millions: In Ram’s Name, Who Took The Money?
Image Courtesy: Aaj Tak
The Fact: Allegations of financial irregularities involving donations made to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya have triggered a high-level investigation in Uttar Pradesh. The controversy gained momentum after Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that around ₹7 crore in temple offerings had gone missing. The allegations were amplified when former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he had heard of donations being misused and stolen but declined to reveal details, citing the influence of those allegedly involved. In response, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust denied any major discrepancies, stating that regular audits had found “nothing significant.” Nevertheless, the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the trust’s request. Investigators have since conducted raids, recovered cash from the residence of a temple employee involved in donation counting, and reportedly traced a significant portion of the allegedly missing funds. The Prime Minister’s Office has also sought information on the matter, while some BJP leaders have called for a wider probe.
The Context: Built after decades of legal, political and social mobilisation, the temple has become deeply intertwined with questions of faith, identity and electoral politics. The current controversy centres on allegations that cash donations and offerings were undercounted or diverted by individuals associated with temple administration and donation management. Several employees and associates are reportedly being scrutinised over unexplained wealth, sudden lifestyle changes and large property acquisitions. At the same time, critics have pointed to a key procedural anomaly. Despite raids, arrests, recoveries and the formation of an SIT, no formal FIR has reportedly been registered. This has fuelled accusations that influential individuals connected to the temple ecosystem may be receiving protection, although no evidence has yet emerged publicly establishing the involvement of trust officials in any wrongdoing.
The Peek Insight: The most striking aspect of this controversy is the contradiction between public messaging and official action. On one hand, the trust has dismissed the allegations as an attempt to tarnish the temple’s image and insisted that audits have revealed no major issues. On the other, the state government moved with unusual speed to create a top-level SIT, the PMO reportedly sought details, and investigators have already conducted multiple raids and recoveries. This suggests that authorities view the allegations seriously enough that they cannot simply be ignored. At stake is not just money but public aastha. The Ram Mandir has been the centrepiece of a decades-long political and civilisational movement, and any perception that donations made in the name of faith were mishandled threatens the moral credibility of the institutions associated with it. The absence of an FIR has therefore become as politically significant as the allegations themselves. Ultimately, the investigation is about whether an institution built on public trust can demonstrate the transparency and accountability that such trust demands.
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