How to ‘confuse’ Covid, and Modi govt’s ‘exam paper’ on governance
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How to ‘confuse’ Covid, and Modi govt’s ‘exam paper’ on governance

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

   

Kirtish Bhatt | Twitter @BBCHindi

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, Kirtish Bhatt focuses on the contrasting policies of different state governments in response to the rise in Covid cases around India.

Nala Ponnappa | Twitter

Nala Ponnappa illustrates the Covid vaccine shortages faced by the Centre and state governments.

R. Prasad | Economic Times

R. Prasad’s ironic take on the Delhi High Court ruling that makes it mandatory to wear masks even even when travelling along in a car while thousands go mask-less during poll rallies.

Manjul | Firstpost

Manjul takes a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in light of his advice to students during the 2021 edition of ‘Pariksha pe Charcha’.

Alok Nirantar | Twitter

Alok Nirantar takes a dig at Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for his response to state health ministers’ claims about vaccine shortages.

Sandeep Adhwaryu | The Times of India

Sandeep Adhwaryu on the continued organisation of the Kumbh Mela amid the rise in Covid-19 cases.

Sajith Kumar | Deccan Herald

Sajith Kumar illustrates the flouting of Covid rules at election rallies in several states, increasing the risk of superspreading of the virus.