Updated: October 2, 2020 12:35:01 pm
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti is observed on October 2. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Designed by Shambhavi Dutta)
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2020 Images, Quotes, Status, Photos: Celebrated with Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti commemorates the birth of the second Prime Minister of India. He was born on October 2, 1904 in Mughalsarai.
Known as a mass leader who contributed to the freedom and independence of the country, his motto Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan resonated with millions of Indians in 1962 when the country fought against China. The motto shed light on the importance of soldiers and farmers. Lal Bahadur Shastri was regarded as the most humble Prime Minister India has ever had. Take a look at some of his influential quotes that continue to resonate even today.
Images of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2020 – He kept a low profile during his tenure as Prime Minister. (Photo: Express File / Designed by Gargi Singh)
* It is very regrettable that nuclear energy is used today to make nuclear weapons.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti Images 2020: Served the nation with the utmost diligence. (Photo: Express File / Designed by Gargi Singh)
* We believe in peace and peaceful development, not just for ourselves but for people around the world.
Images of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2020: He was the second prime minister of the country. (Photo: Express File / Designed by Gargi Singh)
* India will have to bow her head in shame if there is only one person left who is said to be untouchable.
Images of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2020: Although he was a Nehruvian socialist, his personality was very different from Nehru’s. (Photo: Express File / Designed by Gargi Singh)
* There comes a time in the life of each nation where it is at the crossroads of history and must choose which path to take.
Images of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2020: Born in Mughal Sarai in 1904. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Designed by Gargi Singh)
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