The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.
The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
Praying for God’s own country
In The Asian Age, Cartoonist Gokul hopes for relief for the victims of the Kerala flood as death toll rises.
The filters for getting rescued
Satish Acharya takes a dig at the insensitive and inappropriate response of some citizens on social media towards the Kerala flood victims. While the entire country is trying to help them, these people believe a person deserves help only if they belong to a certain religion or faction of the society.
No more room for Relief
For the Firstpost, cartoonist Manjul brings out a bold comment on the condition of the people affected due to Kerala floods. The situation is so grave that the relief efforts won’t be of any use, only rescue can save the lives of the people.
God save the King?
Jim Morin has a laugh at Donald Trump’s attitude towards freedom of the press and compares him with a whimsical ruler with regards to his constant attacks on the media when he is criticised.
The Holy Sinners
Signe Wilkinson mocks the Catholic church for its stand on the controversial sexual abuse scandal. Despite evidences, the church prefers to look the other way than face these serious problems in their institution.
Getting too close?
Lastly, cartoonist Irfan has a laugh at the Indian government’s reaction over Navjot Singh Sidhu attending Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony where he not only sat beside the President of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, but also hugged the Pakistani army chief.