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Lal Bahadur Shastri : Life, Death and Achievements


Lal Bahadur Shastri : Life, Death, and Achievements

Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of independent India and was greatly influenced by Gandhi. His motto was “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan“.

Lal Bahadur Shastri had devoted more than 30 years to the country and was known for his loyalty and ability. He was a man of great inner strength, humility, and long-suffering. He understood the language of the people and had a vision for the progress of the country.

  • Born: October 2, 1904
  • Place of birth: Mughalsarai, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Father: Sharada Prasad Srivastava
  • Mother: Ramdulari Devi
  • Wife: Lalita Devi
  • Political Association: Indian National Congress
  • Movement: Indian freedom struggle
  • Died: January 11, 1949
  • Memorial: Vijay Ghat, New Delhi

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904, in Varanasi, UP. He was the second Prime Minister of independent India and therefore the leader of the Indian National Congress Party.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Death

On 11th January 1966, Lal Bahadur Shastri died of a heart attack. In 1966, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor.

Lal Bahadur Shastri was known as a man of great integrity and ability. He was humble and tolerant of the great inner strength of understanding the language of the common man. He greatly influenced the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and was also a visionary who led the nations to progress.

 

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    Takshila Learning remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri for his efforts and contributions to an independent nation.


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