The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
In today’s featured cartoon, Alok Nirantar alludes to the tragic deaths of 31 patients at a hospital in Nanded, Maharashtra. The cartoonist calls out the ruling state government for their inaction on the deaths, referring especially to the political tussle that had engulfed the state a few months ago.
Here, Sajith Kumar takes a jibe at the spirited Gandhi Jayanti celebrations around the country. Kumar hints at how the celebrations are largely for show, and the cleanliness drive propagated by Mahatma Gandhi is only followed for one day.
Sandeep Adhwaryu gives a witty take on the caste census results released by the Nitish-Kumar-led Bihar government. The cartoon is a play of words on the Ram Mandir or Kamandal strategy of the BJP vs the caste reservations or Mandal strategy of the Opposition. The real elephant in the room, though, is unemployment – a crisis not yet tackled by any party.
EP Unny’s cartoon is a topical one, referring to the geo-political tensions between India-Canada and US-China. The illustration alludes to a growing friendship between India and the United States as they combat their own adversaries.