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, E. P. Unny takes a jibe at the government for not ‘listening’ to the demands of the opposition parties to withdraw the agricultural bills. It now faces a large number of farmers protesting the laws.
Manjul comments on the new Parliament building that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 December. The construction of the new structure would be completed by 2022, to coincide with 75 years of India’s independence.
Alok Nirantar illustrates PM Modi’s reaction to ‘Bharat Bandh’ or the nationwide strike called by farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws on 8 December, as talks between the government and agitators fail to make any headway.
Cartoonist Kaptan comments on the failing education and healthcare systems in India, as well as rising unemployment in the country.
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