How Lal Bahadur Shastri became PM?
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How Lal Bahadur Shastri became PM?
Taking office. After the death of Nehru, several leaders of the ruling Indian National Congress nominated Shastri due to his socialist background, to stand against the conservative Morarji Desai. With the backing of Congress President Kumaraswami Kamaraj, Shastri became the party’s choice for Prime Minister.
Why Lal Bahadur Shastri is great?
Shastri was known for his honesty and humility throughout his life. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, and a memorial “Vijay Ghat” was built for him in Delhi. Several educational institutes including Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (Mussorie, Uttarakhand) bear his name.
When Lal Bahadur Shastri was Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was?
| Indira Gandhi | |
|---|---|
| In office 9 June 1964 – 24 January 1966 | |
| Prime Minister | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Preceded by | Satya Narayan Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Kodardas Kalidas Shah |
What was the slogan of Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
He led India during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and gave the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’.
Who was the PM after Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Indira Gandhi, Nehru’s daughter, succeeded Shastri in 1966 to become the country’s first female prime minister.
How many years can a PM serve in India?
| Prime Minister of India | |
|---|---|
| Term length | At the pleasure of the President Lok Sabha term is 5 years unless dissolved sooner No term limits specified |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of India |
| Precursor | Vice President of the Executive Council |
| Inaugural holder | Jawaharlal Nehru |
What are the thoughts of Lal Bahadur Shastri?
Discipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation. We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world. We must fight for peace bravely as we fought in war.