Archive · 2 Oct 2026
PM Modi Honors Lal Bahadur Shastri, Recalls National Legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2.
He visited Vijay Ghat in New Delhi to honor him.
Modi said Shastri was humble, dedicated and very determined.
He also released a video about Shastri’s life and service.
The video recalled Shastri’s famous words, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
These words recognized the importance of soldiers and farmers.
Other leaders, including Pralhad Joshi and Devendra Fadnavis, also paid tribute.
Shastri was India’s second prime minister and served from 1964 to 1966.
People remember him for his simplicity, integrity and service to the nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat in New Delhi.
Modi praised Shastri’s simplicity, humility, dedication and strong will in public service.
Modi recalled Shastri’s slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” honoring India’s soldiers and farmers.
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also remembered Shastri.
Shastri Jayanti is observed annually on October 2, marking Shastri’s birth anniversary.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pralhad Joshi and Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- What
- Leaders commemorated Shastri’s birth anniversary and recalled his leadership, dedication and slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
- When
- October 2, Shastri’s birth anniversary and the annual observance of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
- Where
- Vijay Ghat in New Delhi; Modi also shared remarks on X and released a video message.
- Why
- To honor Shastri’s life, leadership and contributions to India, including his recognition of soldiers and farmers.
- Occasion
- Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary
- Date
- October 2
- Tribute location
- Vijay Ghat, New Delhi
- Famous slogan
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Former office
- India’s second Prime Minister
- Prime ministerial tenure
- June 9, 1964, to January 11, 1966
- Birth and death
- Born October 2, 1904, in Uttar Pradesh; died January 11, 1966, in Tashkent
