Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Thursday, unveiling statues of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said the initiative reflects his party’s commitment to recognising the contributions of multiple leaders in India’s development, rather than crediting just one family. He contrasted this approach with the Congress era, alleging that senior BJP leaders were disrespected in the past.
Modi emphasised that the BJP honours leaders across the political spectrum, citing examples such as former President Pranab Mukherjee, ex-Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The inauguration coincided with the birth anniversaries of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya. Modi described December 25 as a day of remarkable coincidence, celebrating two luminaries who shaped India’s identity and unity.
“Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji and Bharat Ratna Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya ji — both these great men protected India’s identity, unity, and pride, and left an indelible mark on nation-building,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister noted that Vajpayee’s vision and Malaviya’s legacy continue to inspire generations, underscoring their enduring role in strengthening India’s democratic and cultural foundations.
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