The Hindu launches 1950 Republic Day collector’s edition on Blinkit

CHENNAI: The Hindu has rolled out a specially curated collector’s edition of its iconic 26 January 1950 Republic Day newspaper, now available for purchase on quick-commerce platform Blinkit, as India celebrates its 77th Republic Day.

The original eight-anna issue, which ran to 126 pages, has been streamlined into a 62-page collectible split into two easy-to-read sections and priced at Rs 300 per copy. The edition chronicles the formal birth of the Indian Republic, including the swearing-in of Rajendra Prasad as the nation’s first president and Jawaharlal Nehru’s address heralding constitutional governance.

Packed with nearly 90 photographs, the archive features a full-page visual spread capturing key moments of the era. Highlights include Indonesian president Sukarno’s Republic Day visit, Mahatma Gandhi at Wardha, Nehru signing the Constitution, and candid moments involving Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and C Rajagopalachari.

The issue also carries political cartoons, including one by British cartoonist Sir David Low, alongside congratulatory messages from global leaders such as US president Harry Truman and Lord Mountbatten.

Editorial gems range from constitutional commentary and Gandhian reflections to early insights into Indian cinema, infrastructure projects and cricketing legends. Period advertisements and cultural listings add a nostalgic layer, offering a snapshot of India’s social and economic life at the dawn of the Republic.

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