The huge Ashoka Pillar unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighs 9500 kg. The height of this national emblem made of bronze is 6.5 meters. It has been prepared by more than 100 artisans and craftsmen from different parts of the country.
Controversy is deepening regarding the Ashoka Pillar built on the roof of the new Parliament House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled it on Monday. The opposition has made many allegations regarding this. The opposition claims that the new pillar has been made by tampering with the shape of the original Ashoka Pillar.
Let us know what is the specialty of the new pillar? What is the controversy about its form? What is the history of the original Ashoka Pillar and where is it located? Where is the Ashoka Pillar used? When did this pillar get the status of a national emblem? What does our law say about the national emblem?
What is special in the new column?
The huge Ashoka Pillar unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighs 9500 kg. The height of this national emblem made of bronze is 6.5 meters. It has been prepared by more than 100 artisans and craftsmen from different parts of the country. It took more than nine months to make it. Made of high purity bronze, this symbol is installed 33 meters above the ground.
Its total weight including its supporting structure is 16,000 kg. The national emblem weighs 9,500 kg and the supporting structure weighs 6,500 kg. The work of installing the national emblem on the roof of the new Parliament House was completed in eight different phases. This ranges from making clay models to creating computer graphics and polishing bronze figures.
What is the controversy about its form?
There is a dispute going on regarding the lion’s posture in the Ashoka Pillar. The opposition alleges that the lions are silent in the national symbol, and their mouth is closed. At the same time, the lions of the Ashoka Pillar look aggressive in the new Parliament building, their mouth is open. TMC MP Mahua Moitra tweeted that now going from Satyamev Jayate to Singhamev Jayate.
What is the history of the original Ashoka Pillar and where is it located?
The story of Ashoka Pillar begins in 273 BC. At that time, Emperor Ashoka, the third ruler of the Maurya dynasty, ruled. Emperor Ashoka’s empire extended from Taxila to Mysore, from Bangladesh to Iran. Ashoka had erected pillars at many places during his reign. Through this, he gave the message that this state is under his control.
The figure of a lion remains in these pillars. Singh looks calm in the pillars at Sarnath near Varanasi and at Sanchi near Bhopal. Both these symbols are said to have been made by Ashoka after he embraced Buddhism. The Ashoka Pillar accepted as the national emblem is taken from Sarnath.
Four lions are sitting on the top of this pillar and all have their backs adjacent to each other. There are four lions in the monarchy, but only three of them are visible. A lion is hidden behind the figure. The four lions of the Ashoka Pillar are symbols of strength, courage, confidence, and pride.
Another thing in the national emblem which is taken from the Ashoka Pillar is the Ashoka Chakra. The Ashoka Chakra is visible in the national flag. This is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharmachakra. It has 24 spokes. Ashoka Chakra is also called the wheel of duty. The matchsticks present in it represent the 24 qualities of a human being. This chakra is located in the central part of the Indian tricolor.
At the bottom of the Ashoka Pillar is an elephant towards the east, a bull towards the west, a horse towards the south, and a lion towards the north. The entire symbol is carved on the shape of a lotus flower. This pillar was built near Sarnath to mark the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon.
What is the significance of Sher and Sarnath?
In Buddhism, the lion is considered a synonym for Lord Buddha. After attaining enlightenment, the place from where Lord Buddha started the propagation of Buddhism, that place is known today as Sarnath. Emperor Ashoka built this pillar here after adopting Buddhism. After independence, it was adopted as a national symbol. It also talked about social justice and equality.
When did this pillar get the status of a national emblem? The Government of India adopted the Ashoka Pillar as its emblem on 26 January 1950. The Ashoka Pillar was chosen as the national emblem because it represents restrained power and peace. Ashoka Pillar appears on important government documents and coins.
What does our law say about the national emblem?
In 1950, when the Ashoka Pillar was considered a national symbol, some rules were also made regarding it. For example, the Ashoka Pillar can only be used by people holding constitutional posts. It includes the President of India, Vice President, Prime Minister, MPs, MLAs, Governors, Lieutenant Governors, and high officials. But after retirement, no ex-officer former minister, ex-MP, or MLA can use this national symbol without authority. Even ordinary citizens cannot use it. He shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
What is the stand of the government and the idol makers on this whole controversy?
It is being said by the central government that no change has been made to the national emblem. It is being argued on behalf of the government that the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath is 1.6 meters tall and the pillar installed on the new building of Parliament is 6.5 meters tall, which is four times taller than the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath, and the angle of the picture. Being taken by lions is aggressive. are visible.
Spokesmen of the ruling party say that like beauty, ‘peace and anger’ are in people’s eyes. National Icon Making Artist Sunil Deore says that no change has been made in its design. He says that a larger idol than the original figure may look different from below.
At the same time, sculptor Laxman Vyas said that the size of the new pillar is much bigger than the size of Sarnath. Maybe that’s why people feel it differently. From this small look, there will be no difference between it and the pillar of Sarnath.
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