Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Thursday, commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The landmark national memorial has been dedicated to the life and ideals of Vajpayee. The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to the three towering figures of nationalism, namely Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, whose statues have been erected at the 65-acre sprawling memorial situated in Lucknow’s Vasant Kunj area. These statues represent the life, ideals and legacy of the three national icons. PM Modi was accompanied by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs and other top leaders. Later addressing the gathering PM Modi said that the BJP has moved beyond crediting just one family for India’s development and is recognising other leaders. He pointed out that during the Congress era, senior BJP leaders were disrespected. Contrasting the BJP with the Congress, he said the party respects and honours everyone - from former President Pranab Mukherjee and ex-Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao to giving due credit to Dr BR Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
VIDEO | Lucknow: Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Rashtra Prerna Sthal, PM Modi (@narendramodi) said, "Congress and its allies have always treated BJP as a political untouchable, but BJP's values teach us to respect everyone."
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The Rashtra Prerna Sthal features towering 65-foot bronze statues of the three leaders, a state-of-the-art lotus-shaped museum showcasing India’s national journey and leadership legacy. The Prime Minister also visited the Rashtra Prerna Sthal museum, situated adjacent to the memorial, which houses and showcases the seminal contributions of these leaders in India’s political thought, public life and nation-building.
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