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Former Prime Minister of India

Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian politician who served as the fourth Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966. Born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Bihar, he was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in India's independence movement. Shastri's tenure was marked by his leadership during the 1965 India-Pakistan War and the historic Indo-US nuclear deal. He is known for his simplicity and his slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', which means 'Hail to the Soldier, Hail to the Farmer'. He passed away on January 11, 1966, while in office.

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Famous Lal Bahadur Shastri Quotes

“We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and deter-mination as we fought against aggression.”

Fighting Aggression

Book:Shastri memorial souvenir

Source: Shastri memorial souvenir

“That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives.”

Country Term Weight Absolutes Loyalty

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

“True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.”

Mean Democracy Mass Violent True Democracy

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“The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies - Poverty, unemployment.”

Should Fighting Enemy Poverty Issues Economic Highest Importance Unemployment Economic Issues

Book:Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

Source: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

“We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries...I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind.”

Want May Country Might Mankind Benefits Resources Our Country Expenses Other Countries Exploitation Degrade Free Country

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

“The preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.”

Whole Strong Nations Tasks Soldier Preservation

Book:Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

Source: Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

“We all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the warrior on the battle front. And this has to be shown not by mere words, but by actual deeds.”

Fronts Battle Determination Mere Inspired Deeds Warrior Motivated Spheres Dedication Zeal

Book:Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

Source: Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

“The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.”

Ideas Together Certain Goal March Governance

Book:Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

Source: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

“Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication.”

Hard Problem Bigs Wise Resources Careful Objectives Dedication Unlimited Selection Provision

Book:Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

Source: Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966

“Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.”

People Greater Building Majors Tasks Importance Unity Stability Solidarity Building Up

Book:Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

Source: Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

“Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our duty if we do not tackle this problem seriously and with determination.”

Ifs Problem Would Be Jobs Failing Duty Tough Determination Corruption Seriousness Sampling

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

“India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.”

Ifs Way Persons Said Left India Shame Untouchables

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

“If Pakistan has any ideas of annexing any part of our territories by force, she should think afresh. I want to state categorically that force will be met with force and aggression against us will never be allowed to succeed.”

Ifs Thinking Want Should Ideas States Force Powerful Mets Succeed Territory Aggression Pakistan

Book:Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

Source: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

“We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.”

People World Believe Inspiring Development Peaceful Fighter Nationalism Independence Day Freedom Fighter Happy Independence Day India Happy Independence Day

Book:Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

Source: Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to right or left. Our way is straight and clear—the building up of a socialist democracy at home with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations.”

World Way Needs Home Left Nations Democracy Clear Building Crosses Difficulty Prosperity Socialist Hesitation Maintenance There Comes A Time Building Up Which Way To Go

Book:Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

Source: Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

“Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.”

People Finals Administration Arbiter

Book:Shastri memorial souvenir

Source: Shastri memorial souvenir

“The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.”

Should Law Democracy Structure Rule Of Law

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

About the Author

Born: October 2, 1904
Died: January 11, 1966
Known for: Former Prime Minister of India
Quotes: 17

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