Born in Uttar Pradesh in 1904, Shastri is celebrated for his contributions to the fight against British rule and his efforts to bring welfare to the people. On this occasion, here are some quotes attributed to this visionary leader for inspiration:
- “True democracy or the Swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.”
- “We believe in freedom, freedom for the people of each country to follow their destiny without external interference.”
- “It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed for making nuclear weapons.”
- “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.”
- “Discipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation.”
- “The preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.”
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan!” (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer!)
- “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.”
- “We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.”
- “In the true sense, the father of our nation has been the Mahatma who has cleansed our society and polity of the dirt of untouchability and inequality.”
These quotes reflect the wisdom, vision, and principles of Lal Bahadur Shastri, a leader who played a significant role in shaping India’s destiny.
