India's second Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966 · Born in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh
Who was Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Lal Bahadur Shastri was known for his honesty and simple way of living. As Prime Minister he led India through the 1965 war and gave the country the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan, saluting its soldiers and farmers.
Key dates
- 1964
Becomes Prime Minister of India.
- 1965
Leads the country during the war with Pakistan and promotes the Green and White Revolutions.
- 1966
Passes away in Tashkent on 11 January; awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously.
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