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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.

PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Vajpayee's 101st 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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