Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti

Current Context: 2 October 2025 marks the 121st birth anniversary of India’s second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, remembered for his honesty, simplicity, and the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.

ABOUT Lal Bahadur Shastri

• Born: 2 October 1904, Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh
• Education: Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (earned title “Shastri”)
• Freedom Struggle: Participated in Non-Cooperation, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement
• As Prime Minister (1964–1966):
  • Led India during the 1965 India-Pakistan War
  • Promoted Green Revolution and White Revolution
  • Advocated food conservation during crisis
• Legacy: His slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” became a symbol of national unity