Tag: Sengol

UDF convener expresses displeasure over Tharoor’s remarks on ‘Sengol’

Stating that there is no record in history to show that the sceptre was handed over to Nehru, Hassan said the installation of ‘Sengol’ in the Parliament is a part of the BJP’s saffornasation agenda.

May 29, 2023

New Parliament Building: PM Modi begins inaugural ceremony with ‘puja’

The new Parliament building is being inaugurated today. The ceremonial process had begun very early with a havan on Sunday morning with prayers being made from multiple faiths.

May 28, 2023

Adheenams hand over ‘Sengol’ to PM Modi on eve of new Parliament building inauguration

At the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will establish the historical and sacred "Sengol" in the Parliament House.

May 27, 2023

‘Sengol’ moved to Delhi for installation at new Parliament building

The golden 'Sengol', which was kept in Allahabad Museum has been moved to the national capital ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.

May 26, 2023

PM will install Sengol near Speaker’s podium in new Parliament House

This is the same Sengol that was accepted by India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru at his residence on the night of 14th August, in the presence of several leaders, Home Minister Amit Shah said.

May 24, 2023

Sengol – the historic sceptre to be part of new Parliament building

The sceptre reportedly was first given to Mountbatten by a senior priest of the sect before being taken back. When India gained independence, it was purportedly given to Prime Minister Nehru.

May 24, 2023