The birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri was observed on October 2.
Lal Bahadur Shastri (1904 - 1966)
- Lal Bahadur Shastri served as India’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966.
Contributions
- Pre-Independence: Participated in Non-cooperation movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement.
- He led many campaigns and spent seven years in British jails.
- Post independence:
- He led the 1965 India-Pakistan war and inspired Indian soldiers and farmers facing a food crisis with the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan."
- During his tenure, the National Dairy Development Board and Food Corporation of India were established.
Values: Integrity, Simplicity, Courage etc.