Calling the Sengol a matter of pride for India, the UP chief minister said it is an honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given it the highest respect by placing it in Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
