A golden scepter named Sengol will be installed at a prominent place in the new Parliament House. Which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This scepter holds historical significance as it was originally presented to the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, symbolizing the transfer of power from the British to the Indian people. The scepter, known as "sengol", is derived from the Tamil word "semmai", meaning "righteousness".
About the historical scepter Sengol
The significance of the 'Sengol' scepter emerged when Lord Mountbatten, the then Viceroy of British India, asked Nehru about a symbolic transfer of power. So Nehru sought advice from C Rajagopalachari, the last Governor-General of India, who was from Thorapalli in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu (then Madras Presidency). He suggested the use of 'sengol', inspired by the Chola dynasty, where a similar ceremony was held to transfer power between kings. In addition to the presentation of the scepter, an edict called 'anai' in Tamil – which charged the new ruler with 'the responsibility to rule with unwavering adherence to the principles of dharma' – was also handed over to the new king.
The purpose of its inclusion in the new parliament is to combine cultural traditions with modernity. Mr Shah lauded Prime Minister Modi's foresight in proposing the installation of Sengol, which will be shifted from its current display at a museum in Allahabad to its new abode within Parliament House.