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.
Manjul, in Firstpost, takes a dig at Jayant Sinha’s garlanding of the eight Jharkhand lynching convicts, juxtaposing the minister’s controversial decision with his portfolio — the civil aviation ministry.
E.P Unny, in The Indian Express, continues with the same theme, with his take on the row revolving around Jayant Sinha.
Politicians, particularly from the ruling party, appear to have a predilection for alleged criminals. With the controversy over Jayant Sinha’s actions yet to die down, union minister Giriraj Singh reportedly met and extended support to several riot-accused, in Nawada jail in Bihar Sunday.
Cartoonist Irfaan has a laugh at JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar’s attempts to strike a seat-sharing deal with ally BJP ahead of the 2019 general elections. The seat-sharing agreement could be discussed between Nitish Kumar and Amit Shah at a possible meeting in Patna on 12 July.
Cartoonist Satish Acharya, in Mail Today, portrays the continuing tussle between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi L-G Anil Baijal, even after the Supreme Court verdict in favour of the party. On Saturday, Kejriwal suggested that the L-G should go over to the apex court’s 4 July offer to resolve confusions over governance in the capital.
Sanket Jack has his take on India’s T20 series win over England by taking a jibe at the slogan that taken over the English as their football team continues to progress in the Football World Cup — it’s coming home.
Hemant Morparia has a laugh at the Modi government’s engagement with US president Donald Trump. Morparia takes a dig at Modi’s inability to get Trump to grant India concessions on oil imports from Iran or a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.