The 58th death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri...

S Venkateshwari
The 58th death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri...


Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime minister of india, was an inspirational politician, leader, and man of principles. He left behind a rich legacy of integrity, honesty, and humility that is worthy of imitation. Shastri, who was born in Mughalsarai, Varanasi, was greatly impacted by the ideals of the father of Nation in addition to sharing a birthday with him. His famous catchphrase, "Jai Jawan, jai Kisan," which he created to inspire farmers and soldiers alike during India's 1965 war with Pakistan, is still well-remembered. He was India's prime minister from 1964 to 1966. 


Known for living a modest and simple life, Shastri and his family joined other residents in going weeks without eating in reaction to the US's threat to reduce wheat supply during the war between india and Pakistan. On january 11, 1966, lal bahadur shastri departed from this life in Tashkent.

The best motivational sayings by Lal Bahadur Shastri

On the anniversary of his passing, consider these motivational sayings from the leader:

1. We are committed to world peace and peaceful development, not just for ourselves but for all people." 2. We can only gain respect from other countries if we are internally strong and able to eradicate poverty and unemployment from our nation."

3. Should there remain even a single individual who is perceived as untouchable in any manner, india will be forced to hang her head in shame.

4. I have always felt uneasy about offering advise to people and not taking it myself.

5. The nation's true power comes from discipline and cooperation.

6. We support freedom—the right of every nation's citizens to pursue their own paths free from outside intervention.

7. With poverty and unemployment rife, we cannot afford to spend millions upon millions on nuclear weapons.


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