India Celebrates Republic Day (1950)

Unissued, Unused material. India celebrates Republic Day. MS Dr Soekarno, President of Indonesia, alighting from aeroplane at Willingdon aerodrome and being greeted by Pandit Nehru, who introduces him to the Governor General Mr C Rajagopalachari. CU Madame Soekarno being greeted by Rajagopalachari and Indian woman, pan to back view Soekarno with garland round neck. MS elevated Nehru, Soekarno and others. Various interior shots of Durbar Hall showing people taking their places for the proclamation of the Republic ceremony. LS personalities walking to the platform. MS Mr Rajagopalachari introducing Dr Rajendra Prasad (the new President). MS Dr Prasad sitting down on throne. Various shots of the assembly. MS as Dr Prasad and Rajagopalachari rise to their feet. Elevated MS the Presidential procession starts to leave the hall. MS Prasad and Rajagopalachari leaving hall. Various shots Indian Ministers taking the oath of office. MS Prasad and Nehru taking oath. CU a woman taking oath. MS Mr Rajagopalac