New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Addressing the gathering, Modi said the land of Lucknow was witnessing the rise of a new source of national inspiration.

Extending Christmas greetings to the nation and the world, the Prime Minister noted that millions of Christian families in India were celebrating the festival, expressing hope that it would bring happiness to all.

Modi highlighted that December 25 marks the birth anniversaries of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya, both Bharat Ratna awardees who dedicated their lives to safeguarding Indi...