Overview
On December 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During the inauguration, PM Modi emphasized the BJP government's role in the revocation of Article 370.
Key Developments
- Inauguration: The Rashtra Prerna Sthal was inaugurated in Lucknow.
- Statement on Article 370: PM Modi stated that the BJP was proud to have had the opportunity to "tear down the wall of Article 370."
- Legacy of Good Governance: PM Modi highlighted the good governance legacy of the BJP-led NDA government.
- Criticism of Post-Independence Tendency: PM Modi criticized the tendency to attribute every positive achievement to a single family after Independence.
Exam Relevance
This event and the statements made by PM Modi are relevant for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly for:
- GS Paper 1: Modern Indian History (political figures and their contributions)
- GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance (related to Article 370 and federalism)
- GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions (related to the actions of the NDA government)
Important Facts
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Event: Inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal
- Location: Lucknow
- Figure: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary
- Statement: PM Modi's statement on Article 370