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@MinOfCultureGoI
May 25 • 3 tweets • 2 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
On the night of August 14, 1947, Sri La Sri Kumarswamy Thambiran, was specially flown in for the occasion from Tamil Nadu and was tasked with the important responsibility of handing over the sacred sengol to symbolize the transfer of power. (1/3)

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The ceremony symbolising the transfer of power from the Viceroy representing the British to the Prime Minister representing Bharat took place before Pandit Nehru hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation with his famous phrase tryst with destiny at midnight. (2/3)
The event was extensively covered by local and foreign media. #FromTheArchives we bring to you excerpts of the media coverage from the eve of Independence. (3/3)

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May 24
The new Parliament building will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi on 28th May, 2023. The recall of a profound and historic ceremony that marked the transfer of power also coincides with the inaugural of the new building.
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A solemn and sacred ceremony of vesting of Sengol — dharma dada —- in the hands of Pandit Nehru by a Saint from Tamil Nadu took place at the midnight of August 14-15 of 1947 to symbolise the transfer of power from the British to Bharat

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Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, who was tasked with the responsibility of transfer of power, enquired from Pandit Nehru about a powerful symbol, that can represent the transfer of power from the British to India.

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May 24
'आज़ादी के अमृत महोत्सव के अवसर पर देश के प्रधानमंत्री देश की नई संसद देश को समर्पित करेंगे।'

-माननीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah  

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'इस नई संरचना को रिकॉर्ड समय में बनने में करीब 60 हजार श्रम योगियों ने योगदान दिया है।'

-माननीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah
 
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'इस अवसर पर एक ऐतिहासिक घटना पुनर्जीवित हो रही है।  इसको तमिल में सेंगोल कहा जाता है इस शब्द का अर्थ सम्पदा से सम्पन्न है।'

-माननीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah
 
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