Current context :Historian and former IAS officer Sanjeev Chopra released his latest book, The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India, offering insights into India’s second Prime Minister’s leadership and contributions.

• Key Highlights:
  • Explores Shastri’s political, social, and administrative journey.
  • Details his role in nation-building and economic policies.
  • Covers the formation of the Border Security Force (BSF).
  • Highlights his famous slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”.