LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI: Inspiring quotes from India's favorite PM

Oct 02, 2024

“Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”: This slogan, meaning “Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer,” emphasized the importance of both soldiers and farmers in India

"The preservation of freedom is not the task of soldiers alone.  The whole nation has to be strong."

"We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world."

"True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means."

"Discipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation."

"The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened."

"India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable."

"The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies - Poverty, unemployment."