PM Modi in Lucknow Live: CM Yogi welcomes the PM, saying, “The dream of Antyodaya (uplifting the poorest of the poor) is becoming a reality.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration ceremony of the National Inspiration Site. – Photo – channel24india.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the National Inspiration Memorial. He toured and inspected the site. In a short while, he will inaugurate the memorial and address a public gathering.

03:22 PM, December 25, 2025
CM Yogi said: Atal Ji had said that the darkness would dissipate, and we are seeing that happening.

CM Yogi Adityanath began his speech with slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” He greeted the Prime Minister. The CM recalled the contributions of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the nation. The CM said that these national heroes will always guide us as our inspiration. Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he said that Vajpayee had once said that the darkness would dissipate and the lotus would bloom. Now, we are witnessing that very thing happening.
03:14 PM, 25-Dec-2025
Upon arriving on the stage, Prime Minister Modi greeted the large number of people present.

PM Modi at the National Inspiration Site. – Photo – channel24india.com

Upon arriving on the stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the large crowd. This was followed by the singing of the Vande Mataram anthem. Along with PM Modi, several leaders were present on the stage, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

02:53 PM, December 25, 2025
PM Modi visits gallery depicting the pain of the Bengal partition
PM Modi visited a gallery showcasing the events that unfolded during the partition of Bengal. This gallery depicts the events of the Bengal partition through pictures. Following this, PM Modi visited the galleries dedicated to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. These galleries display key events from their lives through photographs.

#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The complex features 65-feet-high bronze statues of Dr. Syama Prasad… pic.twitter.com/i31nScBYFf

— ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2025

02:39 PM, December 25, 2025
Visited the BJP and Jan Sangh Gallery
After arriving at the venue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes at the statue of Bharat Mata (Mother India). He then visited the BJP and Jan Sangh gallery. This gallery showcases the entire journey of the Jan Sangh and the BJP through photographs. Following this, PM Modi visited the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Gallery. This gallery houses various pictures and symbols related to Dr. Mookerjee’s life.
02:24 PM, December 25, 2025
PM Modi arrives at the venue, inspects the statues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Basant Kunj Yojana in Lucknow. Upon arrival, he inspected the statues at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal (National Inspiration Site).
02:04 PM, December 25, 2025
Waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The venue is awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP leaders and workers will be present at the event.

01:42 PM, December 25, 2025
The National Inspiration Site is spread over 65 acres, and ₹21 crore was spent on the construction of the statues.