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.
Pass the buck
Cartoonist R. Prasad takes a dig in The Economic Times at the Supreme Court after it looked to pass the buck to the Election Commission saying that it might consider asking the political parties to get their members disclose the criminal charges against them, if any.
Thank you, fishermen
Kerala fishermen played an important role in the rescue of the flood victims, even refusing to accept the financial reward offered to them by the Kerala government. On the other hand, the central government, headed by big-chested Prime Minister Narendra Modi, did not offer enough support. In The Asian Age, cartoonist Gokul says the fishermen showed a big heart.
Found Nirav, but …
United Kingdom authorities confirmed the presence of Nirav Modi in their country, reacting to which the Central Bureau of Investigation has sent an extradition request. In Sify, cartoonist Satish Acharya suggests all fugitive billionaires, including Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, are now in the UK showroom.
Don’t be misguided
In The Economic Times, R. Prasad has a funny take on Reliance Infrastructure’s letter to Rahul Gandhi expressing deep angst over personal attacks in connection with the Rafale deal. Group chief Anil Ambani remarked the Indian Congress party was misinformed, misdirected and misled.
Much-needed mobile toilets
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Sunday sent mobile toilets to flood-hit areas of Kodagu in Karnataka. The toilets will be installed in the relief camps. Nala Ponnappa highlights the need of the mobile toilets in his cartoon.
Priorities
In The Times of India, Sandeep Adhwaryu takes a dig at the country’s priorities with more concern over Navjot Singh Sidhu’s hug with Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa even as millions suffer the devastating floods in Kerala.