Rashtra Prerna Sthal Inaugurated in Lucknow to Honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, on 26 December 2025. The day marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The national memorial has been envisioned as a space to preserve, celebrate and transmit the ideals of Indian nationalism, governance, and selfless leadership to future generations.

Rashtra Prerna Sthal: A Memorial

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed across 65 acres in the Vasant Kunj area of Lucknow. Designed as a national inspiration site the memorial symbolises India’s ideological journey and political thought rooted in nationalism and public service.

At its core, the memorial features towering bronze statues, each 65 feet tall of three iconic leaders who played a decisive role in shaping India’s political and ideological discourse,

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• Syama Prasad Mookerjee
• Deendayal Upadhyaya

Each statue represents the ideals, philosophy, and contribution of these leaders to India’s governance, nationalism, and social thought.

Lotus Shaped Museum

A major attraction at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal is the state-of-the-art lotus-shaped museum, spread over nearly 98,000 square feet. The museum symbolically reflects the lotus, a motif deeply associated with Indian culture, resilience, and growth.

The museum uses modern digital and immersive technologies to present,

• India’s national and democratic journey
• The life and contributions of Vajpayee, Mookerjee, and Upadhyaya
• Key milestones in governance, political thought and nation-building

Legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Earlier in the day Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee remembering him as an eloquent parliamentarian, gifted poet and visionary statesman. Vajpayee’s emphasis on good governance, consensus politics, and inclusive development continues to guide India’s public life.

He was Awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015. Vajpayee’s legacy spans major reforms in infrastructure, foreign policy and democratic institutions, making him a central figure in modern Indian political history.

Key Takeaways

• Rashtra Prerna Sthal inaugurated on 26 December 2025 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
• Inaugurated on the 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• Spread over 65 acres in Vasant Kunj, Lucknow.
• Features 65-foot-tall bronze statues of Vajpayee, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• Includes a 98,000 sq ft lotus-shaped museum with digital and immersive exhibits.
• Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015.

Question

Q. Rashtra Prerna Sthal is located in which city and state?

A. New Delhi, Delhi
B. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
C. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
D. Jaipur, Rajasthan