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Lal Bahadur Shastri 

was an Indian politician who served as the second Prime Minister of India. 

He was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India. 

Shastri's parents were Sharada Prasad and Ramdulari Devi

Shastri was a dedicated freedom fighter and political leader.

 He was active in the Indian independence movement and was arrested several times for his participation in protests against British rule.

 He became a member of the Indian National Congress in 1928 and played a key role in the movement to achieve independence from British colonial rule.

After India achieved independence in 1947, Shastri held several important positions in the government. 

He served as the Minister of Police and Transport in Uttar Pradesh and was later appointed as the Minister of Railways in the central government.

1964, Shastri became the Prime Minister of India, succeeding Jawaharlal Nehru, who had held the position since India's independence.

 During his brief tenure as Prime Minister, Shastri faced several challenges, 

including a severe food shortage and a conflict with Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir.

Shastri is best known for his leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. 

Despite being outmatched by Pakistan's military, Shastri's leadership and determination helped India emerge victorious in the war. 

He is also known for popularizing the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" 

("Hail the soldier, hail the farmer") to encourage support for the soldiers and farmers of India.

Tragically, Lal Bahadur Shastri died on January 11, 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, just a day after signing the Tashkent Declaration with Pakistani President Ayub Khan to end the war. 

The cause of his death remains controversial, with some believing he was poisoned.

 Nevertheless, his legacy as a dedicated and selfless leader who worked tirelessly for the betterment of India lives on.

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