Quotes by Lal Bahadur Shastri

“We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.”

“There has no doubt to be fundamental research in science, but applied research is equally important for new improvements and changes in our techniques.”

“Discipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation.”

“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.”

“The unique thing about our country is that we have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, and people of all other religions. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches. But we do not ...”

“Our way is straight and clear - the building up of a socialist democracy at home, with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations abroad.”

“The speed with which we in the Congress are going down is sometimes frightening. Government administration in the districts is rapidly reaching a low level. No strong opposition party has been able...”

“We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.”

“No doubt we have to have bigger projects, bigger industries, basic industries, but it is a matter of the highest importance that we look to the common man, the weakest element in the society.”

“We believe in freedom, freedom for the people of each country to follow their destiny without external interference.”

“We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.”

“We believe in peace in the settlement of all disputes through peaceful means, in the abolition of war, and, more particularly, nuclear war.”

“We must fight for peace bravely as we fought in war.”

“Lal Bahadur Shastri's slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan, in 1965.”

“While I am a Hindu, Mir Mushtaq who is presiding over this meeting is a Muslim. Mr. Frank Anthony who has addressed you is a Christian. There are also Sikhs and Parsis here. The unique thing about ...”

“There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which way to go. But for us there need be no difficulty or hesitation, no looking to righ...”

“True democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means, for the simple reason that the natural corollary to their use would be to remove all opposition throu...”

“Judiciary in India holds a place of pride in the country and outside. At present, there is a tendency in our country to defy law and authority. If this were continued, it would be a bad day for Ind...”

“The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies – Poverty, unemployment. Whether it is agriculture or industrial development, ...”

“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 fro...”