‘Free Covid vaccine’ manifesto in Bihar and rising cases of ‘love jihad’
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‘Free Covid vaccine’ manifesto in Bihar and rising cases of ‘love jihad’

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

   

Alok Nirantar | Twitter

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, Alok Nirantar takes a dig at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s promise of providing free Covid-19 vaccines, once available, to people in Bihar, while releasing the BJP’s poll manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

Sandeep Adhwaryu | Times of India

Sandeep Adhwaryu hints at the furore that was created on social media earlier this week after the National Commission for Women said that its Chairperson Rekha Sharma had discussed “rise in love jihad cases” at a meeting with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recently.

Sajith Kumar | Deccan Herald

Sajith Kumar pokes fun at the RJD-led opposition alliance in Bihar for its promise of providing 10 lakh government jobs if it comes back to power.

E P Unny | Indian Express

E. P. Unny’s take on the recent controversial farm laws passed by the Narendra Modi government despite nationwide agitation against them and protests by various state governments.

R. Prasad | Economic Times

R. Prasad comments on the 5.56 lakh litres of liquor seized in ‘dry’ Bihar since the announcement of assembly elections in the state on 25 September.