Sengol is a sceptre that holds great significance as a symbol of power and authority, reminiscent of its use in ancient South Indian kingdoms. It is a “significant historical” symbol of Independence as it signifies the transfer of power from the British to the Indians.The sceptre gets its name from the Tamil word ‘semmai’, meaning righteousness.
HOME minister Amit Shah in a tweet said '
The Sengol’, represents the values of fair and equitable governance.
It will shine near the Lok Sabha Speaker's podium as a national symbol of the Amrit Kaal, an era that will witness the new India taking its rightful place in the world.'