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. UPSC 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