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.
In the lead cartoon by Indore-based cartoonist Lahari, the cash crunch in India takes a hilarious turn. He suggests that Rs 500 notes, which ceased to be legal tender, are now being dispensed by cash-strapped ATMs.
Manjul in Mid-day shows the ruling party’s new motto: Make India ancient again. Many from the party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have made absurd scientific claims in the past, such as claiming that the internet existed during the Mahabharata and that existence of Hindu god Ganesha proves that plastic surgery was invented in India.
Alok Nirantar pokes fun at the new ‘silent Prime Minister’ of India. Prime Minister Modi’s delay in speaking up about the Kathua and Unnao rape cases has been criticised by even former PM Manmohan Singh, who was usually portrayed as a quiet leader.
Nala Ponnappa illustrates the hypocrisy of all Indian parties when they choose to give tickets to ministers facing rape and murder charges just to win votes.
Lastly, Satish Acharya in Sify pokes fun at India’s whataboutery. The usual response to any even in the country is: But, what about that other issue? Politicians usually bury most questions under whataboutery.
