New Delhi/Lucknow,25 December (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the majestic Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Thursday, December 25, 2025, honoring the 101st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee by unveiling 65-foot bronze statues of Vajpayee, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

This sprawling 65-acre complex, constructed at a cost of Rs 230 crore by the Uttar Pradesh government, centers around a lotus-inspired museum covering 98,000 square feet equipped with immersive exhibits, auditoriums, and landscaped gardens to educate youth on these icons' nation-building legacies.

Architectural Grandeur and Legacy Focus

The site's towering statues symbolize Vajpayee's poetic diplomacy—including Pokhran nuclear tests and Golden Quadrilateral—Mukherjee's Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan, Ek Vidhan for Jammu & Kashmir integration, and Upadhyaya's integral humanism philosophy shaping BJP ideology.

Inaugural Address and Public Rally

Following the 2:57 PM unveiling, PM Modi addressed a massive rally, extolling selfless leadership and urging emulation of Vajpayee's moderate statesmanship that bridged divides. The ceremony blended Atal Jayanti observances with national unity themes, capping Modi's day after morning tributes at Delhi's 'Sadaiv Atal' alongside President Droupadi Murmu and top leaders.

PM's X Proclamation

PM Modi tweeted: The inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal is a significant step towards preserving and promoting the ideals of selfless leadership and good governance. I am sure it will inspire present and future generations, sharing striking images of the statues and museum interiors.

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