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‘Rashtra Prerna Sthal constructed to keep Atal Ji’s memories alive’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Hours before the inauguration of Rashtriya Prerna Sthal by PM Modi, UP CM Adityanath offers tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue at Lok Bhawan.

2 min readDec 25, 2025 03:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pays floral tribute to the statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow on Thursday. (@myogiadityanath X/ANI Photo)

Hours before the scheduled inauguration of the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary at Lok Bhawan in the state capital on Thursday.

Talking about the Rashtra Prerna Sthal, Adityanath said the ‘double-engine government’ constructed it “to keep Atal Ji’s memories alive” and to “provide continuity to his ideology”. The UP CM added that the Sthal houses 65-foot statues of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in addition to a digital museum.

“The statue of Syama Prasad Mukherjee will convey the message of national unity and integrity. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s statue would convey his vision of Antyodaya (upliftment of the poorest), and Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue will guide the path to furthering the ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’ campaign.

“This year is special, as the birth centenary celebrations of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Many programs were also held in educational and training institutions across the country, focusing on Atal Ji’s poetry recitations, debates on his writings, journalism, and his important speeches in Parliament and on international forums,” said Adityanath, adding that Vajpayee represented Uttar Pradesh in Parliament for the longest period.

Along with Vajpayee, Adityanath also talked about the contributions of Madan Mohan Malaviya and Maharaja Bijli Pasi, whose birth anniversaries also fall on Thursday.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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