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Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2026: Quotes, Wishes and Images
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti remembers the birth anniversary of a former Indian Prime Minister.
It will be observed on October 2, 2026.
The day is also Gandhi Jayanti and is a national holiday.
Shastri became Prime Minister in 1964 after Jawaharlal Nehru died.
He had earlier served as Railway Minister and briefly as Home Minister.
People remember him for his simple lifestyle, honesty and dedication to public service.
During the 1965 India-Pakistan war, he used the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
The slogan praised the work of soldiers and farmers.
The articles offer messages, quotes and images that people can share with family and friends.
India will observe Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti on Friday, October 2, 2026, as a national holiday.
The occasion commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s second Prime Minister and coincides with Gandhi Jayanti.
Shastri became Prime Minister on June 9, 1964, after Jawaharlal Nehru’s death, and served until 1966.
He served as India’s first Railway Minister in 1951 and briefly held the Home Affairs portfolio.
The articles highlight his “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” slogan and provide quotes, wishes, messages and images for sharing.
- Who
- Lal Bahadur Shastri, India’s second Prime Minister, is being remembered.
- What
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti will commemorate his birth anniversary and feature shareable quotes, wishes, messages and images.
- Where
- India; the featured messages are intended for sharing on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms.
- When
- Friday, October 2, 2026.
- Why
- The occasion honors Shastri’s public service, leadership, values and contribution to India.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2026
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Day
- Friday
- Status
- National holiday, observed alongside Gandhi Jayanti
- Prime ministerial service
- June 9, 1964, until his death in 1966
- Earlier roles
- India’s first Railway Minister in 1951; briefly served as Home Minister
- Famous slogan
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Featured content
- Quotes, wishes, messages and images for social media sharing
Quotes
Lal Bahadur Shastri
India’s second Prime Minister, who coined the slogan during the 1965 India-Pakistan war
“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.”
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“The basic idea of governance is to serve the people, not to rule them.”
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Sources
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