Lal Bahadur Quotes & Sayings

We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and deter-mination as we fought against aggression. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Among the major tasks before us none is of greater importance for our strength and stability than the task of building up the unity and solidarity of our people. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

I am not as simple as I look. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Amongst these brave soldiers was Dfr Vir Singh (Retd) of 4 Horse, whose flesh was charred off his bones by a Cobra missile that hit his tank. He spoke with great regard for his Squadron Commander Maj Bhupinder Singh, MVC, who too was severely burned in the same attack after they had destroyed many tanks in the Battle of Phillora. When the then Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri visited a dying Maj Singh in the Army Base Hospital, Delhi, the officer had tears in his eyes. A touched Shastri told Maj Singh that tears didn't become a brave soldier like him. Maj Singh replied, 'Sir, I'm not pained because of any injury. I'm anguished that a soldier is not being able to salute his Prime Minister. — Rachna Bisht Rawat

We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not us to degrade other countries ... I want the freedom of my country so that other countries may learn something from my free country so that the resources of my country might be utilized for the benefit of mankind. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

If Pakistan has any ideas of annexing any part of our territories by force, she should think afresh. I want to state categorically that force will be met with force and aggression against us will never be allowed to succeed. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

The preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies - Poverty, unemployment. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our duty if we do not tackle this problem seriously and with determination. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problems and objectives. Above all, what is required is hard sustained work and dedication. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

We all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the warrior on the battle front. And this has to be shown not by mere words, but by actual deeds. — Lal Bahadur Shastri

That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one receives. — Lal Bahadur Shastri