Why Yogi Adityanath is ‘state topper’, and how Congress is planning its revival

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

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Gautamee Hazarika
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Satish Acharya |Twitter/@satishacharya

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, Satish Acharya takes a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s praise for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his “unprecented handling of Covid-19 second wave”.

Mahamud | Twitter/@cartoonist_PM

Mahamud comments on the recent complaints of vaccine shortage from several states to and the central government’s inability to meet the demand.

Manjul | Firstpost

Manjul also comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi commending Uttar Pradesh’s “unparalleled” handling of the second wave of Covid pandemic.

Sandeep Adhwaryu | The Times of India

Sandeep Adhwaryu on political strategist Prashant Kishor’s recent meetings with NCP chief Sharad Pawar and the Gandhis.

Kirtish Bhatt | BBC News Hindi

Kirtish Bhatt comments on the 28 per cent hike in dearness allowance —an adjustment allowance that the government gives employees to compensate for the cost of living due to inflation — for central government employees amid the Covid crisis while a larger proportion of the population languishes due to steep living costs.