Essay on Lal Bahadur Shastri

Important Points : Introduction - Early Life of Lal Bahadur Shastri - Education of Lal Bahadur Shastri - Political Career of Lal Bahadur Shastri - As Prime Minister - Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti - Conclusion.

Lal Bahadur Shastri ji was a true patriot, who served as the second Prime Minister of independent India. Along with this, he took an active part in the freedom struggle of India. He was one of the important leaders of India. Who fought for the independence of the country and inspired others to come together in this struggle.

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2 October 1904 in Mughalsarai near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His father was a school teacher. Shastriji lost his father when he was very young. His mother took care of him and his two sisters.

Lal Bahadur Shastri started his early education at the age of 4. He studied up to class VI from East Central Railway Inter College, Mughalsarai. After the completion of his sixth grade education, his family shifted to Varanasi. For his seventh grade studies, he joined Harishchandra Inter College.

Shastriji completed his schooling from Mughalsarai and Varanasi. He graduated from Kashi Vidyapeeth. The 'Peeth' rewarded him with the title of 'Shastri'. When he was in the tenth standard, he heard a lecture by Gandhiji, which impressed him greatly. Gandhiji appealed to the students to withdraw their admission from government schools and take part in the non-cooperation movement. Influenced by Gandhiji's ideas, Shastriji withdrew his admission from Harishchandra High School and after that he actively participated in the country's independence movements, due to which he also had to go to jail. However, being a minor, he was soon released.

At that time, the senior heroes and freedom fighters of the country felt that if the country is to be liberated, then it is necessary to educate the youth. To fulfill this goal, Kashi Vidyapeeth was established. From where Shastri ji obtained a degree in philosophy and moral science.

Shastriji was a very simple person. He loved his country very much. He wanted to serve the country. In 1921 AD, he joined the freedom struggle. He took part in 'Non-cooperation Movement' and 'Quit India Movement'. He went to jail several times.

Shastriji was very active in politics when India became independent. He served in many important positions. He also served as the Minister of Railways and Transport in the Union Cabinet. An unfortunate train accident made him feel guilty and resigned from his post.

After Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, he became the Prime Minister of India. He continued the policies started by Nehru. He promoted the White Revolution and the Green Revolution. He traveled to many countries to establish good relations with them. He stood firm during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 AD. Due to his efficient leadership, India was victorious in that war. He gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'.

Like Gandhi Jayanti, Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti is also celebrated in schools, colleges and offices across the country. On this day, while many children come to the schools wearing the garb of Gandhiji, many children come dressed as Lal Bahadur Shastri and chanting the famous slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.

Along with this, many competitions are also organized on this day, in these competitions many questions related to Lal Bahadur Shastri ji are asked and speeches are given on his great works and difficult struggles. In a way, many programs are organized in the honor of Lal Bahadur Shastri in these schools, offices, residential places and other places.

Shastriji died on 11 January 1966 of a heart attack after signing the Tashkent Declaration. Shastriji was posthumously awarded the 'Bharat Ratna'. His contributions towards the progress of India can never be forgotten. We are very proud of them. We can never forget them. He is still in the heart of every Indian.