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Rahul Gandhi honored former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 121st birth anniversary through a social media post. He specifically highlighted Shastri's iconic "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" slogan that gave the nation a new direction. The Congress leader also praised Shastri's simplicity, humility, and commitment to citizens' rights. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders also paid their respects to the former prime minister at the Samvidhan Sadan.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri Birth Anniversary

  • Rahul Gandhi praised Shastri's famous slogan that gave India new direction
  • Remembered his simplicity and dedication to citizens' rights
  • Shastri served as India's second Prime Minister from 1964-1966
  • PM Modi and other leaders also paid tributes to the former leader
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Gave nation new direction with slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi honors former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 121st birth anniversary, remembering his "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" slogan and leadership values.

"His simplicity, humility, and unwavering resolve for the rights of his fellow citizens will forever guide us - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, October 2

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 121st birth anniversary.

He remembered Lal Bahadur Shastri for giving the nation a new direction with his famous slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" and praised his simplicity, humility, and dedication to the rights of citizens.

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In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "On the birth anniversary of India's former Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri ji, who gave the nation a new direction with the slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan," I pay my humble respects to him."

"His simplicity, humility, and unwavering resolve for the rights of his fellow citizens will forever guide us," the post read.

Born in Uttar Pradesh in 1904, Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India and served from 1964 to 1966. He died in Tashkent on January 11, 1966, at the age of 61, soon after signing the Tashkent Pact with Pakistan.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan.

Following PM Modi, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other MPs, also paid their respects to the former Prime Minister.

Sharing a post on X, PM Modi hailed Lal Bahadur Shastri's integrity, humility and determination, calling him an "extraordinary statesman".The Prime Minister wrote, "Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was an extraordinary statesman whose integrity, humility and determination strengthened India, including during challenging times. He personified exemplary leadership, strength and decisive action."

PM Modi recalled Shastri's slogan of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' and said that the former PM continues to inspire the endeavour of a self-reliant India.

"His clarion call of 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' ignited a spirit of patriotism among our people. He continues to motivate us in the endeavour of building a strong and self-reliant India," he wrote.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see leaders across parties remembering Shastri ji. His emphasis on both soldiers and farmers shows his balanced vision for India's development. A true inspiration!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the tributes, I wish our current leaders would actually follow Shastri ji's example of simplicity. His personal integrity was unmatched - he didn't even own a car!
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied Indian history, Shastri's leadership during the 1965 war was remarkable. His "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" slogan perfectly captured India's priorities at that crucial time.
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Michael C
The fact that both PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi are paying tribute shows how Shastri ji's legacy transcends political boundaries. That's the mark of a truly great leader.
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Kavya N
Shastri ji's sudden death in Tashkent remains one of the biggest mysteries in Indian political history. But his contributions to the nation will never be forgotten. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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