Rajinikanth's Statement On Sengol: Tamil actor Rajinikanth today lauded Modi government's move to install Sengol in the new Parliament building. The Tamil superstar, who also heads a political outfit in southern state, said that Sengol (sceptre) is a symbol of 'Tamil power'. "Sceptre (Sengol), the traditional symbol of Tamil power, will shine in India's New Parliament Building. My sincere thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who made Tamilians proud," actor Rajinikanth tweeted.
Earlier this evening, the Prime Minister received a Sengol from Tamil Nadu Adheenams (heads of Hindu monasteries) at his residence here on the eve of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The Prime Minister, in a scathing attack on the Congress, said the 'Sengol' which was a symbol of the transfer of power from the British in 1947 should have gotten due respect after Independence, but it was kept on display as a "walking stick" at Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj.
The Adheenams, who arrived from Tamil Nadu earlier in the day, met Modi at his residence and handed him special gifts, including 'Sengols', amid chanting of 'mantras'. Modi sought their blessings and also honoured them. The prime minister will on Sunday inaugurate the new Parliament building, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, amid a boycott by several Opposition parties which insist that President Droupadi Murmu as the head of the State should do the honours. On Friday, Modi said the new Parliament building will make every Indian proud and shared a video of the new complex.
