Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on Death Anniversary

Today marks the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Many leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, remembered him. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his death anniversary. His steadfast commitment towards Swaraj and her ideals of nation-building will always guide us."

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Pays Respect

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on his ex, Lal Bahadur Shastri had said, "I think the basic idea of governance is to keep the society united so that it can develop and move towards its goals." "We pay rich tributes to the great Gandhian, our idol, former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, the inspiration of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' on his death anniversary. He played a key role in taking the country to new heights. From land reforms to laying the foundation of the milk revolution, from abolishing third class in railways to the war of 1965, he became an inspiration for everyone with his simple and simple life, Shastri always worked for the progress of the country.

Second Prime Minister of India

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904 at Mughalsarai in Uttar Pradesh. Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India from June 1964 to January 1966. He took over the responsibility of the post of Prime Minister after the death of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He held important posts like Home Minister and Railway Minister in the first independent government of India. It was during Lal Bahadur Shastri's tenure that the Indo-Pak war of 1965 took place. He was the Prime Minister of the country for nearly 18 months. He died under mysterious circumstances on the night of 11 January 1966.