The historic ‘Sengol’ acquired by former PM Nehru from the British will be installed in the new Parliament

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that a historic scepter, ‘Sengol’, which marked the transfer of power from the British in 1947, will be placed in the new Parliament House as a major cultural symbol of India’s independence. Will go The ‘Sengol’ was received by the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947 to represent the transfer of power from the British and is kept in a museum in Allahabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament House on 28 May. Shah said the purpose of the establishment was clear both then and now. He said that the transfer of power is more than just shaking hands or signing a document and it should be linked to local traditions keeping in mind the modern needs. “Sengol represents the same sentiment that Jawaharlal Nehru felt on August 14, 1947,” he said.

“On the occasion of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, PM Modi will dedicate the new Parliament to the nation,” Amit Shah said at a press conference here. “It reflects his foresight in some ways. It is a lovely attempt to blend our cultural heritage, tradition and civilization with modernity. This building was built by around 60,000 people in record time. The Prime Minister will also recognize him. “

The Home Minister said that a historical event is being revived on this occasion. The historical scepter known as ‘Sengol’ will be kept in the new Parliament House.

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Addressing a press conference here, Amit Shah said, “On the occasion of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, PM Modi will dedicate the new Parliament to the nation. In a way, it shows his vision. It is a beautiful attempt to merge our ” Cultural heritage, tradition and civilization with modernity. About 60,000 people worked on the construction of this building in record time. The PM will also felicitate him.” The Home Minister said that a historical event is being revived on the occasion. The historical scepter, ‘Sengol’, will be placed in the new Parliament House.

“A historical event is being revived on this occasion. The historical scepter, ‘Sengol’ will be placed in the new Parliament House. It was used by PM Nehru on August 14, 1947, when the transfer of power from the British Of all the promises made by PM Modi for the ‘Amrit Mahotsav of Independence’, one of the promises was to respect and revive our historical traditions.’

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The Home Minister said, “The historic event is on August 14, 1947. It is called Sengol in Tamil, a word meaning full of wealth. There is a tradition behind it dating back ages. Sengol played an important role in our country. History. When PM Modi came to know about it, it was thoroughly investigated. Then it was decided to put it in front of the country. For this, the day of the inauguration of the new Parliament House was chosen.

Recalling this historic event, the Home Minister said that after extensive research, ‘Sengol’ was chosen as the symbol of the transfer of power.

“When the time came for the transfer of power, Viceroy Lord Mountbatten asked former PM Nehru what should be the symbol of the transfer of power to the country according to Indian traditions. Nehru discussed the issue with the freedom fighter and historical scholar. c Rajagopalachari He (Rajagopalachari) after doing a thorough historical research said that according to Indian traditions, ‘Sengol’ has been marked as a symbol of historical transference,” Shah said.