Cartoonists have the capacity to say with a sketch what would take writers 1,000 words. Especially in times of crisis, cartoonists have been at the forefront of speaking truth to power through biting satire. Nepali Times selected these cartoons from the Nepali language press about the pandemic and the government’s handling of it.
Oh, it's you! Couldn't recognise you without the mask. Cartoonist: ABIN/KANTIPURNepalis stranded in Wuhan. Charter a plane! Nepalis also stranded in Dharchula. Lathi charge them! Cartoonist: PHALANO/BARHAKHARIThe Real Lockdown. Cartoonist: RABINDRA MANANDHAR/NEPALThe guest has arrived. Cartoonist: RABIN SAYAMI/NAGARIKDaily-wagers worried about Corona. Cartoonist: RABI MISHRA/NAYA PATRIKAThe cycle of environment, man, and the virus. Cartoonist: BASU KSHITIZ/ANNAPURNA POST
