G. Balakrishnan

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G. Balakrishnan, G. Bala or Bala, is an independent editorial cartoonist and journalist from Tamil Nadu, India.^[1] He is the editor of the digital media platform LinesMedia. Before going independent, he was a cartoonist and journalist for Tamil weekly Kumudam for 12 years.^[1] He is known for his criticism of state and centre politicians and governments.

Arrests over cartoons[edit]

He came to national attention when he was arrested for his cartoon criticizing the Chief Minister, Nellai Collector and the Commissioner^[2] for failing to prevent the death by self immolation of the Isakkimuthu family due to pressure from money-lenders.^[3] His arrest was criticized by journalists and civic groups, while justified by ruling AIADMK government and BJP leaders supported the arrest.^[4]

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Who is cartoonist G Bala?". The Indian Express. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
↑ "Cartoonist gets bail in defamation case". The New Indian Express. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
↑ Ananth, M K (6 November 2017). "Cartoonist held for 'obscene' work on CM Palaniswami, officials". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
↑ "Cartoonist's arrest flayed". The Hindu. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

External links[edit]

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[Express-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Who is cartoonist G Bala?". The Indian Express. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

[2] "Cartoonist gets bail in defamation case". The New Indian Express. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

[3] Ananth, M K (6 November 2017). "Cartoonist held for 'obscene' work on CM Palaniswami, officials". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

[4] "Cartoonist's arrest flayed". The Hindu. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

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