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Newslaundry
National
NL Team

Explained: Is the national emblem atop the new parliament really distorted?

The latest version of the national emblem, which sits atop the new parliament building, is caught in a political storm. Some called it an aggressive distortion of history, others said it was a matter of perspective.

Where does the truth lie?

We decided to look at the history of the Ashokan lions. Who drafted the first sketch? Where did the original model come from? What do the lions symbolise? And what are the laws that govern its usage?

Watch.

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