Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rare Constitution Replica Attracts Visitors in Bengaluru
A special bookstore in Bengaluru has a rare copy of the first edition of India's Constitution.
A group called Reclaim Constitution started this to get people, especially young ones, to read more about the Constitution.
They have free books to read and talk about them once a month.
The first talk was about a book that tells how India's Constitution was made.
They want to do this in more places too.
A rare replica of the first edition of the Indian Constitution is displayed at Jakkur’s Turning Pages bookstore in Bengaluru.
The initiative, called 'Constitution Corner,' offers free-to-read books and monthly book discussions.
The inaugural book discussion was on 'Assembling India’s Constitution' by Rohit De and Ornit Shani.
The Reclaim Constitution group aims to promote reading culture, especially among young people.
The group is in talks to set up similar 'Constitution Corners' in other bookstores in Bengaluru, Kozhikode, and Kochi.
- Who
- Reclaim Constitution group and visitors at Jakkur’s Turning Pages bookstore
- What
- A rare replica of the first edition of the Indian Constitution and free-to-read books on the Constitution
- When
- Launched on July 11
- Where
- Jakkur’s Turning Pages bookstore, Bengaluru
- Why
- To promote reading culture and public interest in the Indian Constitution
Promoting Reading Culture
Digital Content Preference
Reading Culture
Promoting Reading Culture
The initiative aims to promote reading culture, especially among young people, by making books on the Constitution accessible.
Digital Content Preference
Young people prefer digital content like reels and videos over traditional books.
- Initiative Name
- Constitution Corner
- Location
- Jakkur’s Turning Pages bookstore, Bengaluru
- Launch Date
- July 11
- Inaugural Book Discussion
- Assembling India’s Constitution by Rohit De and Ornit Shani
- Organizer
- Reclaim Constitution group