Prez, VP, PM pay tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary

President, Vice President and Prime Minister today paid tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 116th birth anniversary.

In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, a great son of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri served the nation with exceptional dedication. He said, Lal Bahadur Shastri's fundamental role in the Green Revolution, the White Revolution and wartime leadership continue to inspire the nation.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, Lal Bahadur Shastri was an epitome of simplicity, humility and wisdom. Mr Naidu said, he



steered the nation through critical times with his exemplary leadership. He said, Shastri Ji's clarion call of Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan energised an entire nation to fight internal and external threats faced by the nation.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji was humble and firm. He said, Shastri ji epitomised simplicity and lived for the welfare of our nation. The Prime Minister said, we remember him on his Jayanti with a deep sense of gratitude for everything he has done for India.