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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

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

Mean Democracy Mass Violent True Democracy

Author:Lal Bahadur Shastri

“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

“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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Selected Speeches of Lal Bahadur Shastri: June 11, 1964 to January 10, 1966Related source material

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenirRelated source material

Speeches, June 1964-May 1965Related source material

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