Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi thanked the media for supporting him. To a question on his cartoons, he said that he was surprised when they are referred to as this type of cartoons. Even a child can understand that it resulted from a sense of patriotism. They were made to make people understand what is happening in the country. Trivedi batted for a greater role for art which, he said, mirrored society. Later, at a meet organised by the Press Club, Mumbai, the cartoonist advocated more freedom in art and literature.  The cartoonist denied insulting the national honour. He said he had decided to accept the bail after assurances from the Home Department and the High Court order on his release. Dr. Sen refused to give his opinion on Trivedi’s cartoons. The rights activist appealed to everyone to join the cause of sending a petition to Parliament with one million signatures seeking the abolition of the Act. India Against Corruption coordinator Mayank Gandhi termed Trivedi’s release his personal victory and the victory of the media and democracy. But he was apprehensive of Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil’s promise of withdrawing the sedition charge against the cartoonist.