New Delhi: Today is the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the former and former Prime Minister of the country who gave the slogan of 'Jai Jawan and Jai Kisan' to India. Lal Bahadur Shastri, the finest example of 'simple living high thinking', was born on this day in 1904 in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh. Impressed by Mahatma Gandhi's ideas, Lal Bahadur Shastri had pledged to serve the country during the 'Non-Cooperation Movement' and came into politics.
Today, on his birth anniversary, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri. President Kovind wrote in a tweet that he bowed to the memory of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. That great son of Mother India served the country with unprecedented dedication and integrity. All the countrymen remember him devoutly for the fundamental role in the Green Revolution and the White Revolution and for his strong leadership during the war.
On the other hand, PM Narendra Modi wrote on his Twitter, "Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm. He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation. We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India Along with this, PM Modi has also shared a video on his social media account."
Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2020
He epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation.
We remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India. pic.twitter.com/bTV6886crz
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