Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2025: Life, Legacy & Teachings

Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2025: Life, Legacy & Teaching

02nd October 2025 lifeofindian

Date of Birth

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Early Life

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Role in Freedom Struggle

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Prime Minister of India (1964–1966)

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Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

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Key Contribution

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Legacy

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