The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
The featured cartoon for today is a powerful comment on the increasing violence in Manipur and the central government’s lack of response. Satish Acharya also weaves in the sorrowful tale of a 12-year-old rape survivor in Madhya Pradesh who was denied help and had to walk for two hours.
Sajith Kumar’s cartoon, too, refers to the heinous rape incident in Ujjain and the women’s reservation Bill. He showcases the stark difference in the status and treatment of women in our country.
Cartoonist Alok humorously approaches the recent controversy about a woman in Mumbai being denied office space by a father-son duo from Gujarat because she is Marathi. The cartoon takes a dig at the absurd situation that exposes deep-rooted bigotry in Indian society.
Sandeep Adhwaryu’s cartoon is a heartwarming tribute to MS Swaminathan, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. Swaminathan was an agricultural scientist, widely hailed as the ‘Father of the Green Revolution’ for introducing and popularising high-yield variety crops in India.