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Lal Bahadur Shastri ( pronounced [lɑːl bəˈhɑːd̪ʊɾ ˈʃɑːst̪ɾi] ⓘ; born as Lal Bahadur Srivastava; 2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966) was an Indian politician and statesman who served as the second prime minister of India from 1964 to 1966. He previously served as the sixth home minister of India from 1961 to 1963.
The premiership of Lal Bahadur Shastri extended from 9 June 1964 to 11 January 1966. Formerly the Minister of External Affairs, Shastri became the Indian Prime Minister after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, on 27 May 1964.
Lal Bahadur Shastri was deeply influenced by the political teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. “Hard work is equal to prayer,” he once said, in accents profoundly reminiscent of his Master. In the direct tradition of Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri represented the best in Indian culture. Pm India Website.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2023: From significance to date, here is all that you need to know about this special day. Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2023: October 2 is special for many reasons. The ...
Oct 2, 2023 · October 2 marks the birth anniversary of two iconic Indian leaders who played a role in the freedom struggle and the early years of nation-building: the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (1904-1966).
Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indian statesman, prime minister of India (1964–66) after Jawaharlal Nehru. He died of a heart attack after signing a ‘no-war’ agreement with President Ayub Khan of Pakistan and was succeeded as prime minister by Indira Gandhi, Nehru’s daughter.
Jan 11, 2021 12:54 PM IST. Shastri took over as the second prime minister of the country after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in May 1964. January 11 marks the death anniversary of Lal Bahadur...
May 19, 2022 · Lal Bahadur Shastri, the third Prime Minister of India, was one of the giants in public life, who always took the country’s myriad responsibilities on his shoulders. Shastri, who was sworn in as the PM on June 9, 1964, held the office for 581 days – till January 11, 1966, when he passed away in Tashkent.
Dec 1, 2022 · Lal Bahadur Srivastava, or Shastri Ji as India knows him was a humble yet strong statement who guided India through tough times. He served the country in various roles and was one of the most down-to-earth personalities of our history. Shastri promoted White Revolution and Green Revolution.
Jan 10, 2016 · TASHKENT, U.S.S.R. — Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri of India died here early today of a heart attack, hours after he and President Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan had signed an agreement aimed at bringing peace to Kashmir. The tiny, 61-year-old Indian leader collapsed after he and Marshal Ayub had attended a farewell banquet given by ...
