Tue Dec 24 09:20:03 UTC 2024: ## The Hindu’s Year in Cartoons: A Satirical Review of 2024
**Chennai, December 24, 2024** – The Hindu newspaper has released a year-end review showcasing a selection of its political cartoons from 2024. The cartoons, by artists Vasini Varadan, Soumyadip Sinha, and Mika Aziz, offer a satirical look at major events throughout the year.
Key events highlighted through the cartoons include:
* **Patanjali’s “Covid cure” ads:** A cartoon from March 1st satirized the Supreme Court’s order restricting Patanjali Ayurved from disparaging allopathy and advertising unproven cures.
* **Farmers’ protests:** A February 17th cartoon depicted the farmers’ protests, governmental inaction, and the security barriers erected around the National Capital Region.
* **Modi’s third term and coalition government:** A June 10th cartoon followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in for a third term, emphasizing the BJP’s reliance on coalition partners after falling short of a majority.
* **Uttar Pradesh’s social media policy:** An August 30th cartoon mocked the Yogi Adityanath government’s policy rewarding pro-government influencers and penalizing critics.
* **Mamata Banerjee’s response to doctor’s murder:** An August 24th cartoon satirized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s street protests following the murder of a doctor, highlighting the public’s confusion regarding the target of her demonstrations.
* **2024 Lok Sabha Elections:** A June 4th cartoon depicted the NDA’s third-term victory, despite the BJP falling short of a majority. The cartoon also highlighted the intense campaign focusing on unemployment, inflation, corruption, and hate speech.
* **Electoral bond data:** A March 15th cartoon addressed the release of electoral bond data, showing the BJP’s significantly higher receipt of funds compared to other parties.
* **Lok Sabha ticket rebellions:** A March 3rd cartoon captured the political turmoil and infighting within parties following the denial of Lok Sabha tickets.
* **New criminal laws:** A July 1st cartoon commented on the implementation of the Centre’s new criminal laws, replacing the CrPC, IPC, and Indian Evidence Act.
* **Doctor’s murder and CBI investigation:** A cartoon published on the eve of Independence Day highlighted the unsafe working conditions for doctors, focusing on the CBI takeover of the investigation into the murder of a doctor in Kolkata.
The cartoons provide a humorous yet insightful commentary on the significant political and social events that shaped India in 2024. The Hindu’s selection offers a unique perspective on the year’s headlines.
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