Rajinikanth thanks 'Bharat Pratham' PM Modi, says 'symbol of Tamil power will shine in Parliament'

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Actor Rajnikanth has expressed his feelings as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Parliament building head of this momentous occasion...

The traditional symbol of Tamil power - the sceptre (#Sengol) - will shine in India's New Parliament Building..

My sincere thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who made Tamilians proud," tweeted actor Rajinikanth...

Sengol holds significance not only because it was a sacred symbol of power transfer in 1947, it is also significant as it connected the glorious traditions of pre-colonial India to the future of independent India, Modi said..

He said a question had arisen over symbol of transfer of power from British in 1947 and under guidance of C Rajagopalachari and Adheenams a virtuous path of power transfer through Sengol was found from out of ancient Tamil culture..

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