Lal Bahadur Shastri - Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
1. When and where was Lal Bahadur Shastri Born?
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India who gave more than 30 years of his life to the country. He was born on 2nd October, 1904 at Mughal Sarai, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His father was a school teacher and he died when Lal Bahadur Shastri was one and half years old. After that his mother took her three children to her father's house.
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India who gave more than 30 years of his life to the country. He was born on 2nd October, 1904 at Mughal Sarai, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His father was a school teacher and he died when Lal Bahadur Shastri was one and half years old. After that his mother took her three children to her father's house.
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri Education and Early Life:
Shastri did his primary study in the village and then he was sent to his uncle’s house which was in Varanasi for higher studies. There he studied in East Central Railway Inter college and Harish Chandra High School but he decided to quit his studies to join the non-Cooperation. In 1925, he joined Kashi Vidhyapith.
Lal Bahadur Shastri completed his graduation from there and he won the title “Shastri” (meaning: Scholar) as a part of the bachelor degree award but the word “Shastri” became the part of his name and now we all called him “Lal Bahadur Shastri”.
Who is the Wife of Lal Bahadur Shastri?
In 1928, he got married to Lalita Devi who was from Mirzapur.
Shastri did his primary study in the village and then he was sent to his uncle’s house which was in Varanasi for higher studies. There he studied in East Central Railway Inter college and Harish Chandra High School but he decided to quit his studies to join the non-Cooperation. In 1925, he joined Kashi Vidhyapith.
Lal Bahadur Shastri completed his graduation from there and he won the title “Shastri” (meaning: Scholar) as a part of the bachelor degree award but the word “Shastri” became the part of his name and now we all called him “Lal Bahadur Shastri”.
Who is the Wife of Lal Bahadur Shastri?
In 1928, he got married to Lalita Devi who was from Mirzapur.
3. Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Family:
Father of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Sharada Prasad Shrivastava (A School Teacher)
Mother of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Ramdulari Devi (House Wife)
Sons of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Hari Krishna Shastri, Anil Shastri, Sunil Shastri, Ashok Shastri
Daughters of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Kusum Shastri, Suman Shastri
Father of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Sharada Prasad Shrivastava (A School Teacher)
Mother of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Ramdulari Devi (House Wife)
Sons of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Hari Krishna Shastri, Anil Shastri, Sunil Shastri, Ashok Shastri
Daughters of Lal Bahadur Shastri: Kusum Shastri, Suman Shastri
4. Lal Bahadur Shastri: Political Career and Contribution in Independence of India
He had joined Lok Sevak Mandal for lifetime. Lok Sevak Mandal was established by Lala Lajpat Rai. He had worked for the betterment of Harijans under Gandhi’s supervision at Muzaffarpur. Later he became the President of the Mandal. In 1929, he became an active member of Indian National Congress. He was arrested and jailed for two and half years for being a supporter of Salt March in 1930.
In 1937, he worked as Organising Secretary of the Parliamentary Board of U.P. In 1940, he got behind the bars for offering individual Satyagraha support to the independence movement. On 8th August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi issued a speech on the Quit India Movement. Shastri who was just released from jail went to Allahabad and from there he sent instructions to the independence activists from Jawaharlal Nehru’s Anand Bhavan for a week. He was again imprisoned till 1946. After independence, when the Indian National Congress came in power, the sterling personality of Lal Bahadur Shastri was recognized by national leaders.
He was elected as Parliamentary secretary in his home state, Uttar Pradesh. On 15th August, 1947 he became the Minister of Police and Transport under Govind Ballabh Pants Chief Ministership. In 1951 Lal Bahadur Shastri was appointed as the General Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee with Jawaharlal Nehru as the Prime Minister. As General Secretary he accomplished all his responsibilities by winning the election.
He was the first as a transport minister who allowed women to become conductors and he also ordered the Police to use water jets instead of lathis to control aggressive crowds. On 13th 1952, he was elected as Minister of Transport and Railways in the first cabinet of Republic India. In Chennai he installed the first machine at Integral Coach Factory . In 1957, he became the Transport and Communication Minister and in 1959 he became the Minister of Commerce and Industry. In 1961, he became the Home Minister.
He had joined Lok Sevak Mandal for lifetime. Lok Sevak Mandal was established by Lala Lajpat Rai. He had worked for the betterment of Harijans under Gandhi’s supervision at Muzaffarpur. Later he became the President of the Mandal. In 1929, he became an active member of Indian National Congress. He was arrested and jailed for two and half years for being a supporter of Salt March in 1930.
In 1937, he worked as Organising Secretary of the Parliamentary Board of U.P. In 1940, he got behind the bars for offering individual Satyagraha support to the independence movement. On 8th August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi issued a speech on the Quit India Movement. Shastri who was just released from jail went to Allahabad and from there he sent instructions to the independence activists from Jawaharlal Nehru’s Anand Bhavan for a week. He was again imprisoned till 1946. After independence, when the Indian National Congress came in power, the sterling personality of Lal Bahadur Shastri was recognized by national leaders.
He was elected as Parliamentary secretary in his home state, Uttar Pradesh. On 15th August, 1947 he became the Minister of Police and Transport under Govind Ballabh Pants Chief Ministership. In 1951 Lal Bahadur Shastri was appointed as the General Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee with Jawaharlal Nehru as the Prime Minister. As General Secretary he accomplished all his responsibilities by winning the election.
He was the first as a transport minister who allowed women to become conductors and he also ordered the Police to use water jets instead of lathis to control aggressive crowds. On 13th 1952, he was elected as Minister of Transport and Railways in the first cabinet of Republic India. In Chennai he installed the first machine at Integral Coach Factory . In 1957, he became the Transport and Communication Minister and in 1959 he became the Minister of Commerce and Industry. In 1961, he became the Home Minister.
5. When Did Lal Bahadur Shastri Became Prime Minister?
In 1964, he became the Prime Minister of the India because of the sudden demise of Jawaharlal Lal Nehru.
He promoted White Revolution and Green Revolution in India. In 1965, Lal Bahadur Shastri's government faced Madras anti- Hindu agitation. The aim of the government of India was to establish Hindi as the sole national language of India. Non -Hindi speakers were against this decision, especially the people of Madras state. Shastri calmed them by giving them assurance that English would continue as the official language as long as non-Hindi speaking wanted.
In 1964, he became the Prime Minister of the India because of the sudden demise of Jawaharlal Lal Nehru.
He promoted White Revolution and Green Revolution in India. In 1965, Lal Bahadur Shastri's government faced Madras anti- Hindu agitation. The aim of the government of India was to establish Hindi as the sole national language of India. Non -Hindi speakers were against this decision, especially the people of Madras state. Shastri calmed them by giving them assurance that English would continue as the official language as long as non-Hindi speaking wanted.
6. Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indo-Pak 1965 War:
In 1965, India faced another aggression from Pakistan. He allowed the Security Force to retaliate and said “Force will be met with Force” and this decision gained him popularity. India was facing the scarcity food of food grain simultaneously. At that he encouraged farmers by giving an iconic slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”. He enthused soldiers to defend India as well as cheered farmers to increase the food production and to reduce dependence on imports.
On 23rd September 1965 the Indo-Pak war ended with a United- Mandated ceasefire. On 10th January 1966, the Tashkent Declaration was signed by the Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri and his Pakistan counterpart President Ayyub Khan. The declaration was offered by Russian Prime Minister Kosygin to restore diplomatic conditions.
In 1965, India faced another aggression from Pakistan. He allowed the Security Force to retaliate and said “Force will be met with Force” and this decision gained him popularity. India was facing the scarcity food of food grain simultaneously. At that he encouraged farmers by giving an iconic slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”. He enthused soldiers to defend India as well as cheered farmers to increase the food production and to reduce dependence on imports.
On 23rd September 1965 the Indo-Pak war ended with a United- Mandated ceasefire. On 10th January 1966, the Tashkent Declaration was signed by the Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri and his Pakistan counterpart President Ayyub Khan. The declaration was offered by Russian Prime Minister Kosygin to restore diplomatic conditions.
7. When Did Lal Bahadur Shastri Died?
On 11th January 1966, India lost its Second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
On 11th January 1966, India lost its Second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
8. Lal Bahadur Shastri Death and Tashkent Connection:
Lal Bahadur Shastri was died of cardiac arrest. He had suffered two heart attacks earlier and died because of third as per reports. But his wife Lalita Devi wasn’t ready to accept this. According to her, he was poisoned. A Russian servant was arrested on suspicion of poisoning Shastri ji, but later discharged of charges and the reason of his death is not known till now.
There are many theories regarding the same. One such attempt was made by a film named “The Tashkent Files”. This film unfolded many hidden secrets which were hidden till now. You should watch “The Tashkent Files” movie to other the conspiracy more clearly.
In 1966, he was awarded posthumously with highest civilian award, Bharat Ratan. He was so humble, tolerant and disciplined in nature. He was a person with high self-esteem and morals. He always tries his best to help the common people. He also fought against social issues like dowry and caste system.
The Prime Minister like him who tackled the Indo-Pak war bravely and who supported soldiers by giving them rights and who supported farmers and who played a central role in shaping India’s future will always be remembered.
Lal Bahadur Shastri was died of cardiac arrest. He had suffered two heart attacks earlier and died because of third as per reports. But his wife Lalita Devi wasn’t ready to accept this. According to her, he was poisoned. A Russian servant was arrested on suspicion of poisoning Shastri ji, but later discharged of charges and the reason of his death is not known till now.
There are many theories regarding the same. One such attempt was made by a film named “The Tashkent Files”. This film unfolded many hidden secrets which were hidden till now. You should watch “The Tashkent Files” movie to other the conspiracy more clearly.
In 1966, he was awarded posthumously with highest civilian award, Bharat Ratan. He was so humble, tolerant and disciplined in nature. He was a person with high self-esteem and morals. He always tries his best to help the common people. He also fought against social issues like dowry and caste system.
The Prime Minister like him who tackled the Indo-Pak war bravely and who supported soldiers by giving them rights and who supported farmers and who played a central role in shaping India’s future will always be remembered.
9. Slogan Given by Lal Bahadur Shastri (Lal Bahadur Shastri Ka Nara)
- Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan
- Discipline and Unity is the Strength of a Country
- Law Should be Respected, so that Our Democracy also Becomes Strong
10. Books on Lal Bahadur Shastri:
- Lal bahadur Shastri Past Forward by Sunil Shastri
- The Tashkent Files by Vivek Kumar and Pandey Sambhunath
- Your Prime Minister is Dead by Anuj Dhar
- Lessons in Leadership by Pawan Choudary
- Politics and Beyond by Sandeep Shastri
- A Life of Truth in Politics by Srivastava C.P
11. Achievements of Lal bahadur Shastri:
- The first significant foreign gathering he attended as India's chosen leader was the second Non-Aligned Nations Summit in Cairo. He argued loudly for peace while in Cairo. He had seized the moment to demonstrate that, under his direction, India would remain a force for world peace.
- By the end of October 1964, after discussions with Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the Prime Minister of Ceylon, an agreement was reached that was heralded as Mr. Shastri's most outstanding accomplishment since it resolved a long-standing source of tension between India and Ceylon.
- From India's perspective, China's introduction as a nuclear power was possibly the most significant development. China conducted its first nuclear bomb test on October 16, 1964. It led to strident calls in India for the creation of an indigenous atomic bomb. The demand had strong public support, and India had the means to produce the weapon. He maintained, however, that nuclear energy only be used for good.
- Shastri ji retaliated strongly when Pakistan invaded Kashmir. His appeal inspired the entire country to come up as one man to take on the challenge. Thus, in order to protect India's reputation and sovereignty, this prince of peace was compelled to lead his people into a bloody fight.
- In 1966, he was awarded posthumously with highest civilian award, Bharat Ratan.
12. Interesting Facts and Incidents from the Life of Lal Bahadur Shastri:
- When Shastri Ji served as the nation's prime minister, his son Sunil Shastri once used a government vehicle to travel during the night, and when he returned, Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji inquired as to his whereabouts. Before Sunil was able to respond to Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji, Shastri Ji said that this official vehicle is allocated to the Prime Minister of the nation and not his son; if you want to travel farther, do not use the government vehicle. Shastri Ji did not stop only; he asked his driver to find out, how far has the car been driven, and later Shastri Ji deposited money for this travel in the government's bank account.
- When Shastri Ji was Prime Minister and a meeting was due, he wore a kurta that was ripped, prompting his family to suggest he should get new clothes. In response, Shastri stated that thousands of people still lack clothing in his country. Shastri Ji said, "If it is torn, I will wear a coat over it, and the torn material will serve me for a few more days."
- It was 1965 when India was at war with Pakistan and the Indian Army had reached the point when it could attack Lahore's airport. The Americans were terrified and appealed for a ceasefire for some time so that they could evacuate their citizens from Lahore. At the time, America's PL-480 scheme required us to eat red wheat. Shastri was warned by the President of America that wheat exports would cease if the war continued. At Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Shastri Ji addressed the people on the day of Dussehra in October 1965. To each of his countrymen, he appealed to them to observe one day of fasting, and he took a vow to observe one day of fasting himself. In the country, he gave the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan to the army soldiers and food donors.
- Shastri joined the Indian independence struggle in the 1920s, and the British eventually imprisoned him for a while.
- He served as the Parliamentary Board of Uttar Pradesh's organising secretary in 1937, and he was once more imprisoned in 1942 when Mahatma Gandhi gave the speech calling for the end of India in Mumbai.
- He read literature and studied the writings of western philosophers, revolutionaries, and social reformers during his stay in prison.
- By assisting the Amul milk cooperative in Gujrat and founding the National Dairy Development Board, he supported the white and green revolution in India, which contributed to raising milk output.
- His encouragement of the green revolution in 1965 increased the yield of food grains in states like Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
13. Movies and Documentary on Lal Bahadur Shastri:
- Homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1967 - Short Documentary Film
- Apne Shastri Ji in 1986.
- Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan in 2015 - Film
- 7th Episode of Pradhanmantri Indian documentary television series in 2013 which was aired on ABP News.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri's Death in 2018 - Television Documentary Film
- The Tashkent Files in 2019 - Film
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