- Under the Yogi govt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Atal Ji’s statue in Lucknow for the second time
- On December 25, 2019, PM Modi inaugurated Atal Ji’s statue at Lok Bhawan
- On December 25, 2025, a 65-foot statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, offered special praise for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. At the inauguration of the Rashtra Prerna Sthal, he noted that for decades, over 30 acres of land had been buried under mountains of garbage, which were completely cleared within the last three years. He congratulated CM Yogi, along with the workers, artisans, and planners, for successfully transforming the site.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for creating the grand Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Under the BJP government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh received the honour associated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the second time. Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Yogi government has strengthened the people’s pride in their cultural and national heritage. This sense of pride was experienced for the second time in six years, as the Prime Minister once again unveiled a statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the state.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s deep affection for Lucknow was well known, and throughout his political life, he consistently prioritised the city. Carrying forward this legacy, the Yogi government ensured that Atal Ji’s memories were honoured with dignity.
On December 25, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 25-foot bronze statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lok Bhawan. Exactly six years later, on December 25, 2025, coinciding with Atal Ji’s birth centenary, the Prime Minister dedicated a 65-foot bronze statue to the nation at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal.
The addresses by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reflected deep reverence for the nation, Lord Shri Ram, and revered national leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Singh began their speeches with the slogan “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resonated with public sentiment by chanting “Siyavar Ramchandra Bhagwan Ki Jai.”
All three leaders highlighted the contributions of Pandit Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and also paid tribute to Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya and Maharaja Bijli Pasi on their birth anniversaries, thereby acquainting the present generation with India’s rich and inspiring legacy.
Rashtra Prerna Sthal(At a Glance)
* Rashtra Prerna Sthal is shaped like a lotus flower
* Constructed at a cost of ₹230 crore, developed over 65 acres
* 65-foot-tall bronze statues (Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
* Capacity for 200,000 people
* The museum is spread over 6300 square meters
* Large amphitheatre with a capacity of 3000 people
