The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
Sajith Kumar, for Deccan Herald, takes a potshot at the government’s response to NaMo TV. The opposition parties have alleged the BJP is pushing its election campaign through the channel by exclusively featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches and pro-BJP content.
Sandeep Adhwaryu, for The Times of India, takes a jibe at the dubious means adopted by political parties for election campaigning.
Mahamud takes a dig at the alleged failure of the Election Commission in strictly enforcing the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections.
Suhail Naqshbandi illustrates the pressure on Kashmir-based newspapers after the state government stopped giving them advertisements.
Uttam Ghosh depicts West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attempting to block the entry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP into her state.
Alok Nirantar, for Sakal Media Group, takes a jibe at Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani’s comments on Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his decision to contest from Wayanad constituency in Kerala, besides Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Irani, who is the BJP candidate from Amethi, said Rahul’s decision to contest from Wayanad was an ‘insult’ to the people of Amethi.
Kirtish Bhatt, for BBC News Hindi, takes a jibe at Congress’ ambitious Lok Sabha election manifesto.
Uday Deb takes a swipe at political photo-ops during election campaign trail.