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

Quote by Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Lal Bahadur Shastri

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. more

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Book:Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

Source: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

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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.”

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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.”

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Book:Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

Source: Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri commemoration souvenir

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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

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Book:Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

Source: Speeches, June 1964-May 1965

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