PM Narendra Modi unveils National Emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, unveiled the country's new national emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building in New Delhi on Monday. The emblem - a tricolour of blue, white and green - is based on India's traditional flag and incorporates the national colours of India. The new emblem was designed by advertising agency JWT.
PM Narendra Modi unveils National Emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building
The new National Emblem of India was unveiled today on the roof of the New Parliament Building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The emblem, based on the Indian Flag, features a lion rampant guardant on a circular shield with a small roundel in the center. The shield is surrounded by a laurel wreath, symbolic of victory. The elephant is seen trampling underfoot a serpent, a reference to India's history as a land of resistance against snake-bites. The motto "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth Alone Triumphs) is inscribed at the bottom of the shield.
The National Emblem of India
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, unveiled the National Emblem of India on the roof of New Parliament Building on Wednesday. The emblem features a lion rampant with a sun and moon in its mane, representing the Hindu faith, and a conch shell, representing the country's traditional maritime heritage. "The National Emblem is not just a symbol of our nationhood but also an embodiment of our diversity and unity," said Modi.
The New Parliament Building
The New Parliament Building, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, has a new National Emblem - a lion in the centre with a conch shell and serpent below. The lion is the national animal and the conch shell and serpent represent the sea and land, respectively.
The Emblem's Meaning
The new National Emblem of India was unveiled on the roof of New Parliament Building today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The emblem, which features a fierce tiger standing on a conch shell, is said to represent strength, power and dignity.
The emblem was designed by artist M.F. Husain, who has been called the “Michaelangelo of India”. The emblem has been criticised for its similarities to the flag of Pakistan, but Modi insists that the design is unique to India.
The new National Emblem is seen as a symbol of unity and pride for the nation, and will be used on official documents such as passports and driver licenses.
PM Narendra Modi's Speech at the National Emblem unveiling
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, unveiled the National Emblem of India on the roof of New Parliament Building on Wednesday. The emblem features a radiant sun in the center with eight radial lines stretching out from it, signifying the country's diversity. The colors of the emblem are inspired by the Indian flag and include green for hope, white for peace, red for courage and yellow for brightness. The emblem was designed by K. V. Mahadevan, a retired government official.
