Lal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Shastri served as the Prime Minister of India (1964 - 1966). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Former Prime Minister
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Former Prime Minister of India (1964 - 1966)
Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru and is remembered for his 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer) slogan during the 1965 war with Pakistan.
He died shortly after signing the Tashkent Declaration that ended the 1965 conflict, cutting short a tenure widely seen as steady and principled.
Personal & Education
Born 1904, Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh · Died 1966
- Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi — graduated with the title 'Shastri'
Career Timeline
- 1961 – 1963
Union Home Minister
Government of India
- 1964 – 1966
Prime Minister of India
Government of India
