Actor Rajinikanth on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his government's decision to install 'Sengol' in the new Parliament building, saying the move has made Tamilians proud. In a tweet, the Tamil superstar said, “The traditional symbol of Tamil power - the sceptre - will shine in India's new parliament building. My sincere thanks to the honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi who made Tamilians proud.”Rajinikanth's tweet came shortly after the Adheenam priests handed over ‘Sengol’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Addressing the priests, Modi said, “I am delighted that the symbol of India's great tradition, Sengol will be installed in the new Parliament building. On Sunday, the sceptre will be installed near the Speaker’s seat in the new Parliament, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Source: Hindustan Times May 27, 2023 23:54 UTC