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In today’s featured cartoon, Sandeep Adhwaryu satirically depicts NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s decision to join the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra, considering his alleged involvement in the irrigation scam.
Sajith Kumar draws a parallel to PM Narendra Modi’s anti-corruption slogan “na khaunga, na khane dunga” in reference to Pawar’s move to the BJP-led government despite facing allegations of corruption cases.
Satish Acharya gives his take on the high-voltage political drama in Maharashtra, depicting a tense conversation between PM Modi and Amit Shah over the next contender for the role of deputy chief minister in the state, while adding an element of surprise with the arrival of the Enforcement Directorate.
Nala Ponnappa’s topical cartoon depicts the impact of rising tomato prices on public life, highlighting the havoc it is causing.