{"id":89197,"date":"2026-02-21T17:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=89197"},"modified":"2026-02-24T17:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:54:35","slug":"sengol-in-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/sengol-in-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"Sengol in Parliament, History, Features, Installation Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sengol is a gold plated sceptre that represents righteous authority and ethical governance in India\u2019s democratic journey. The word \u201cSengol\u201d comes from the Tamil term \u201cSemmai\u201d, meaning righteousness or moral order. This sacred sceptre gained national importance during India\u2019s Independence in 1947 when it symbolised the formal transfer of power. In May 2023, during the inauguration of the new Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi installed the original Sengol near the Lok Sabha Speaker\u2019s seat, restoring its constitutional and cultural significance for the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sengol in Parliament<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Sengol has been installed in the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament House in New Delhi, placed prominently beside the Speaker\u2019s podium. It is the same sceptre that was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru<\/a><\/strong> on the eve of Independence. It was preserved at the Allahabad Museum in Prayagraj for decades along with several belongings of Nehru. It was relocated in 2023 to mark continuity between India\u2019s freedom moment and present governance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sengol in Parliament Historical Background<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Sengol\u2019s origin lies in a traditional Chola Dynasty<\/a><\/strong> ritual symbolising legitimate transfer of authority.<\/span><\/p>\n