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PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Vajpayee's 101st Anniversary
PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, a ₹230 crore memorial honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mookerjee, and Upadhyaya, on Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary.

📌Key Points
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- •The ₹230 crore memorial complex, spread over 65 acres, honors Vajpayee, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
- •It features 65-feet bronze statues of the three leaders and a lotus-shaped museum showcasing India's national journey and their contributions.
- •During his address, PM Modi criticized past "one family" politics, advocating for broader recognition of national icons and emphasizing nation-building.
- •The complex includes a rally ground for 2 lakh people, an amphitheater, meditation centers, and will be open to the public.
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