Video: The Story Behind Chola-Inspired 'Sengol' To Be Placed In New Parliament Building By PM Modi

Home Minister Amit Shah announced today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be installing the historic 'Sengol' sceptre from Tamil Nadu in the newly constructed Parliament building.

During the discussions surrounding the transfer of power, Lord Mountbatten posed a crucial question to Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the ceremonial proceedings that would best symbolize this significant transition.

Rajaji drew inspiration from the Chola dynasty's traditions, where the transfer of power from one king to another was solemnized and blessed by the ruling elite. In this tradition, the symbol employed was the presentation of the 'senegol' or sceptre from the reigning king to his successor.