Veteran Political cartoonist Vikas Sabnis passes away

Veteran Political cartoonist Vikas Sabnis passed away last night in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. He was 69. He was unwell and undergoing treatment since last few days. His last rites will be performed in Mumbai this morning.

He had completed 50 years of illustrious career in 2018. Inspired by Bal Thackeray and RK Laxman, he had started



his career in 1968. Since then, for over 50 years, Sabnis has worked as a staff cartoonist at various newspapers, including the Times of India and the Mid-day.

He made caricatures and political cartoons on various subjects and issues. These ranges from local to international levels.