WhatsApp forwards may not be the way forward for India & opposition is making Modi nervy

WhatsApp is increasing becoming dangerous for India | Ishtyaques Cartoons | Facebook

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Two things are taking India by storm right now — FIFA World Cup 2018 and opposition unity ahead of the 2019 elections. Irfran Khan, in his cartoon, clubs the two together to depict the opposition in their fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Irfan Khan | Twitter

After the recent cases of lynchings over WhatsApp forwards, Ishtyaque Ansari compares the social media platform to weapons of mass destruction. Ansari takes a jibe at Donald Trump too with the US’s famous ‘weapons of mass destruction’ card.

Ishtyaques Cartoons | Facebook

Sushma Swaraj has been facing an onslaught not only from trolls on social media, but also from everyone who seems to have an opinion on it. Keshav illustrates for The Hindu.

Keshav | The Hindu

Heavy showers hit Mumbai Tuesday and brought the Maximum City to a virtual halt. The entire episode once again showed the disparity between BMC’s actual budget and the amount it allots to infrastructure. Manjul illustrates for FirstPost

Manjul | FirstPost

The recent deaths due to Whatsapp rumours shows the callous way Indians today are making friends with death. Satish Kumar for the Hindustan Times illustrates:

Satish Kumar | Hindustan Times

WhatsApp forwards have caused havoc across the nation, leading to the deaths of at least 31 people. Gokul Gopalakrishnan, for Asian Age News, comments on the current scenario in the country.

Gokul Gopalakrishnan | Asian Age News