CM Pays Tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri

• 03 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals and the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” as a guiding force. 

Key Facts About Lal Bahadur Shastri 

• Birth: He was born on 2^nd October 1904 in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh. 
• Brief Profile: He was the second Prime Minister of India, known for his leadership and his slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan," emphasising the importance of both soldiers and farmers in nation-building. 
• Death: He died on 11^th January 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 
  • He was the first person to be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna (1966). 
• Role in Nation Building: 
  • Leadership in the 1965 Indo-Pak War: Lal Bahadur Shastri effectively led India during the 1965 war, boosting national morale. 
  • Green Revolution: Shastri played a key role in promoting the Green Revolution, which helped India increase agricultural production and move towards self-sufficiency in food grains, addressing the nation’s food security challenges. 
  • National Integration: Promoted national unity and cultural harmony while simultaneously advancing industrialisation and self-reliance to boost India’s economic growth and reduce dependence on imports. 
  • Civil Services: Shastri stressed that civil servants must uphold ethics, transparency, and dedication to keep governance corruption-free and people-centric.