In 1938, when the struggle for India’s Independence was reaching its crescendo, and freedom fighters were less than a decade away from delivering that noble goal, Abdul Hamid Ansari, an educationist, a journalist and a frontline soldier of the freedom struggle all rolled into one, gave momentum to the mission by mobilising the Urdu-reading community. His idea was to start an Urdu newspaper. He was not a man of ample means, but his meagre resources never discouraged his revolutionary fervour.

Shahid Latif, editor, Inquilab, unveils the masthead for Inquilab’s platinum jubilee celebrations. Also present was MiD DAY Infomedia’s managing director and CEO Vikas Joshi (second from left), who said: “Completing 75 years of publication is a historic achievement. MiD DAY Infomedia owes everything to Inquilab. It is a newspaper that has the honour of launching multi-city editions in record time. With Dainik Jagran’s support, I am sure this great publication will grow fast, and actively promote Urdu reading by reaching out to the community.” Also seen here is Syed Kadri (extreme left), sales head, Inquilab.