Image by Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti: He gave India the motto ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary: In celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the country pays tribute to another great freedom fighter, statesman and second prime minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri. ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan ‘, the motto of Lal Bahadur Shastri, is etched in our minds as it captures the true spirit of India. The public life of Lal Bahadur Shastri has left an indelible mark on the country. He was unique in the way he connected with the common man. Humble, soft-spoken but strong leader, Lal Bahadur Shastri took over as Prime Minister in May 1964, following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru. In Independent India’s first cabinet, Lal Bahadur Shastri held key portfolios such as Internal Affairs and Railways.
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary: President Kovind and Prime Minister Modi pay tribute
President Ram Nath Kovind took to Twitter and paid tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri. “A great son of India, he served our nation with exceptional dedication. His pivotal role in the Green Revolution, the White Revolution and wartime leadership continue to inspire the nation,” the president tweeted.
Today we remember former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birthday. A great son of India, he served our nation with exceptional dedication. His pivotal role in the Green Revolution, the White Revolution, and wartime leadership continue to inspire the nation.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri today. “We remember him in his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for all he has done for India,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on Twitter along with a video.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm.
He personified simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
We remember him in his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for all that he has done for India. pic.twitter.com/bTV6886crz
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2020
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti: Learn about things about him that inspire us
- During the 1965 India-Pak war, when the country faced food shortages, Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was the prime minister at the time, stopped collecting his salary.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri was a man of tremendous integrity; He resigned from his position as Minister of Railways because he felt responsible for a railway accident that had caused the death of many people
- The motto of Lal Bahadur Shastri ‘Jai Jawan, Jai KisanDuring the 1965 war it boosted the morale of soldiers and farmers amid food shortages
- Lal Bahadur Shastri promoted the White Revolution, a national campaign to increase milk production. Supported the Amul milk cooperative in Anand in Gujarat and created the National Dairy Development Board
- To boost India’s food production, Lal Bahadur Shastri promoted the Green Revolution in India in 1965, which led to an increase in food grain production, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- His term as Prime Minister was only 19 months. He died in Tashkent on January 11, 1966.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti: Quotes to Remember
- “Discipline and united action are the true source of strength for the nation.”
- “India will have to bow her head in shame if there is a single person left who is said to be untouchable.”
- “The true democracy or the Swaraj of the masses can never come by false and violent means, for the simple reason that the natural corollary of its use would be to eliminate all opposition by suppressing or exterminating the antagonist.
- “There comes a time in the life of each nation when it is at the crossroads of history and must choose which path to take.
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