The 2nd of October is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the great leader Lal Bahadur Shashtri. He was popularly known as ‘Shashtri Ji and served as the second Prime Minister of India. He promoted the Green and White revolution in the country which led to an increase in food grain and milk production. His slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” gained popularity during the Indo- Pakistan war of 1965. To celebrate this special day, here are some inspirational quotes, wishes or messages of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti to share with your friends and families on social media and make the 118th birth anniversary of Shashtri Ji memorable.
“We believe in the dignity of man as an individual, whatever his race, colour or creed, and his right to a better, fuller, and richer life. Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Our country has often stood like a solid rock in the face of common danger, and there is a deep underlying unity that runs like a golden thread through all our seeming diversity. Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“My patriotism is subservient to my religion. I cling to India like a child to its mother’s breast, because I feel that she gives me the spiritual nourishment I need. She has an environment that responds to my highest aspiration.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means, for the simple reason that the natural corollary to their use would be to remove all opposition through the suppression or extermination of the antagonist.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Our way is straight and clear- the building up of a socialist democracy at home, with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations abroad.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“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.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We would consider it our moral duty to lend all support to the ending of colonialism and imperialism so that people everywhere are free to mould their destiny.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We believe in freedom, freedom for the people of each country to follow their destiny without external interference.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Discipline and United Action are The real source of strength for the Nation.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Doing the easy thing makes you popular. Doing the hard thing makes you a leader.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Everything you need to know is within you. Listen. Feel. Trust the body’s wisdom.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Discipline and united action are the real sources of strength for the nation.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We must fight for peace bravely as we fought in the war.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the warrior on the battle front. And this has to be shown not by mere words, but by actual deeds.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Success in science and scientific work comes not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“In this vast country of ours, people profess different religions, speak different languages, dress differently and observe different customs but we are one nation. The history of our struggle for independence and our faith in our future development are our common bonds.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Success in science and scientific work comes not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“If Pakistan has any ideas of annexing any part of our territories by force, she should think afresh. I want to state categorically that force will be met with force and aggression against us will never be allowed to succeed.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our duty if we do not tackle this problem seriously and with determination.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Among the major tasks before us, none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is absolute loyalty since one cannot weigh it in terms of what one receives.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We believe in peace in the settlement of all disputes through peaceful means, in the abolition of war, and, more particularly, nuclear war.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and determination as we fought against aggression.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Non-alignment will continue to be the fundamental basis of our approach to world problems and our relations with other countries.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“There is no doubt to be fundamental research in science, but applied research is equally important for new improvements and changes in our techniques.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“No doubt we have to have bigger projects, bigger industries, basic industries, but it is a matter of the highest importance that we look to the common man, the weakest element in the society.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies – Poverty, unemployment.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The preservation of freedom is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries…I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We are a very big and vast Government, and naturally, every ministry is becoming bigger and bigger. It becomes, therefore, essential that there should be proper coordination.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“I tremble when I am reminded of the fact that I have to be in charge of this country and Parliament, which had been led by no less a person than Jawaharlal Nehru.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“Every work has its own dignity and one gets satisfaction in doing every task to its full potential.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state has nothing to do with it. The state would look after secular welfare, health, communications, foreign relations, currency, and so on, but not your or my religion. That is everybody’s personal concern.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed today for making nuclear weapons.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“We cannot afford to spend millions and millions on nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The unique thing about our country is that we have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, and people of all other religions. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches. But we do not bring all this into politics. This is the difference between India and Pakistan.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“I am not as simple as I look.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed for making nuclear weapons.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“DNA has nothing to do with success. Turn your genes into overalls and get to work.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
“The speed with which we in the Congress are going down is sometimes frightening. Government administration in the districts is rapidly reaching a low level. No strong opposition party has been able to emerge.Happy Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2022!”
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