Political cartoonist Abu Abraham, renowned for his sharp critique during India’s 1975 Emergency, illustrated the abrupt censorship imposed by Indira Gandhi’s government, reflecting ongoing concerns about press freedom today. Currently, India ranks 151st in the World Press Freedom Index, with critics citing increasing government pressure on media, despite official claims of a free press.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: During a time in India when the government didn’t allow people to speak freely, a clever cartoonist made funny drawings to show how unfair it was, and today, some people feel that the news isn’t as free as it should be.
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