Modi’s ‘diya jalaao, thaali bajaao’ appeals, and the top-down spread of coronavirus
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Modi’s ‘diya jalaao, thaali bajaao’ appeals, and the top-down spread of coronavirus

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

   

Alok | Twitter

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, Alok takes a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his announcement Friday morning urging citizens to light diyas in support of health care workers coming Sunday, instead of focusing on what they actually need — Personal Protection Equipment .

Kirtish Bhatt | BBC News Hindi

Kirtish Bhatt comments on the recent attacks on doctors across the country.

Manjul | First Post

Manjul, too, comments on the precarious situation Indian doctors find themselves in. One, where they have to fight coronavirus and the other where they have to protect themselves from stone pelting.

Sajith Kumar | Deccan Herald

Kumar weighs in on the mass exodus of migrant workers from cities back to their villages due to the nationwide lockdown.

Satish Acharya | Sify.com

Satish Acharya takes a swipe at PM Modi’s ‘light candles, diyas’ announcement as well.

Hemant Morparia | Bangalore Mirror

Hemant Morparia takes a dig at coronavirus, which is being called the ‘rich man’s disease’, percolating down to the poor.