Pune Book Festival Sets Third World Record with Constitution Replica Made of Books

The 10-meter-high replica was constructed using exactly 97,020 books. The achievement has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

A monumental achievement was celebrated at the Pune Book Festival on Saturday, as a replica of the Indian Constitution was created using over 97,000 books. This extraordinary feat was undertaken to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, authored by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Rajesh Pandey, chief organizer of the Pune Book Festival, expressed gratitude to the dedicated team behind this effort, particularly the 80 volunteers who worked continuously for eight days. “This was a tribute to the Constitution, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed to making this record a reality,” Pandey said.

The event was attended by notable personalities , including National Book Trust Chairman Milind Marathe, Director Yuvraj Malik, and other organizing committee members. To mark the occasion, colorful balloons were released, adding a festive spirit to the historic moment.

The design of the sculpture was conceptualized by Pooja Munde and Swaroop Kulkarni, who played a key role in bringing the ambitious blueprint to life.

Final Opportunity to Witness the Record-Breaking Replica

Sunday, December 22, marks the last day to view this record-setting replica at the Pune Book Festival. Visitors can see the masterpiece from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Festival organizer Rajesh Pandey encouraged the public to visit the event, purchase books, and witness this unique tribute to the Constitution.

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