'India a Cartoon Chronicle' - a compilation of select cartoons drawn by noted cartoonist Ram Ugrah, chronicling important political developments since 1970s, was today released by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
The cartoons featured in the book were published in a number of leading newspapers.
Speaking on the occasion, Dikshit hailed Ugrah's works and said cartoons are liked by all sections as they "convey much more" than the lengthy reports in the newspapers.
"Cartoons have a very special place. It is satire at its best without hurting anybody. A cartoon conveys much more than an entire page in a newspaper," she said.
"In earlier days, there was not much criticism (of governments) by the media compared to what it is today. The criticism had come through the cartoons," Dikshit said.
Former Union Minister Sarojini Mahishi was also present on the occasion.
Ugrah, who was a journalist until 1998, had worked in a number of leading newspapers.
In his brief address, Ugrah said cartooning has been his hobby and he tried to reflect political developments in his cartoons.
