LUCKNOW, DEC 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial and complex dedicated to celebrating the life and ideals of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inauguration coincides with the 101st birth anniversary of the former prime minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other senior leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was warmly welcomed by people who waved the tricolour and raised slogans in his honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sprawling complex also features 65-foot-high bronze statues of BJP ideologues Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, alongside Vajpayee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A state-of-the-art museum, designed in a lotus-shaped structure and spread over 98,000 square feet, allows visitors to explore the contributions of these leaders to nation-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the inauguration, the prime minister, along with other leaders, visited the museum housed within the complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi viewed the displays dedicated to the lives and contributions of Vajpayee, Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to an official statement, the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 230 crore over 65 acres, is envisaged as a permanent national asset promoting leadership values, national service, cultural consciousness, and public inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The memorial, described as an “inspirational complex of enduring national significance”, is expected to serve as a source of motivation for present and future generations, reflecting the pivotal role of Vajpayee, Mookerjee, and Upadhyaya in shaping India’s political thought and public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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