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…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the cross-roads of history and must choose which…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

I had always been feeling uncomfortable in my mind about giving advice to others and not acting upon it myself.

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

There has no doubt to be fundamental research in science, but applied research is equally important for new improvements and changes in…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

I am not as simple as I look.

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed for making nuclear weapons.

— 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…

— 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

Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

Our country has often stood like a solid rock in the face of common danger, and there is a deep underlying unity…

— 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…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

We cannot afford to spend millions and millions over nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.

— 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…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

We are a very big and vast Government, and naturally, every ministry is becoming bigger and bigger. It becomes, therefore, essential that…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

Non-alignment will continue to be the fundamental basis of our approach to world problems and our relations with other countries.

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— 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…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

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

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

No doubt we have to have bigger projects, bigger industries, basic industries, but it is a matter of the highest importance that…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri

I tremble when I am reminded of the fact that I have to be in charge of this country and Parliament, which…

— Lal Bahadur Shastri