Chinese ‘Kong’ eyes Ladakh and jingoism drowns democracy on Independence Day
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Chinese ‘Kong’ eyes Ladakh and jingoism drowns democracy on Independence Day

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

   

Satwik Gade | The Hindu

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.

In today’s featured cartoon, Satwik Gade draws attention to the irony behind China’s dissatisfaction with Ladakh – a disputed territory between India and China – becoming a Union Territory.

Kirtish Bhatt | BBC News Hindi

Kirtish Bhatt channels the spirit of Independence Day by referring to the controversial acquittal of six accused in the Pehlu Khan lunching case.

Manjul makes a bold statement about the state of democracy in India, a day after the nation celebrated Independence Day.

 

Nala Ponnappa | Twitter

As several parts of Karnataka deal with severe floods, Nala Ponnappa suggests there’s something fishy about the relief funds provided by the government.

Satish Acharya | Siphy | Twitter

Satish Acharya refers to the slump in the automobile industry and the larger economic slowdown that the Narendra Modi government will have to address soon.