Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, a national memorial and complex honouring former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, along with BJP ideologues Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
The inauguration coincides with the 101st birth anniversary of Vajpayee, the Bharat Ratna awardee widely regarded as one of India’s most revered statesmen. Modi described the memorial as a tribute to the life, ideals, and enduring legacy of these visionary leaders.
“Along with Vajpayee ji, it features grand bronze statues of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. In addition, a state-of-the-art museum has been developed, where visitors can learn about their invaluable contributions to nation-building,” Modi wrote on X in Hindi. He will also address a public gathering during the event.
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Spread across 65 acres at a cost of approximately Rs 230 crore, the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal is designed as an inspirational complex of national significance, promoting leadership values, national service, and cultural consciousness. The memorial features 65-foot-high bronze statues of the three leaders, symbolising their seminal contributions to India’s political thought and public life.
The complex houses a 98,000-square-foot, lotus-shaped state-of-the-art museum, allowing visitors to engage with the ideals of selfless leadership and good governance. The project is envisioned as a permanent national asset, inspiring present and future generations to uphold the principles and legacy of these leaders.
The Rashtriya Prerna Sthal is expected to become a key landmark in Lucknow, reflecting India’s commitment to preserving the memory and values of its eminent statesmen.
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