Freedom fighters · Rights & Constitution · 1904–1966
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Prime Minister remembered for personal austerity and the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. Symbol of clean public life in high office.
Shastri's death in Tashkent still draws questions in public debate. What is not in doubt: he modelled simple living at the top of power.
Why on this wall
Integrity-in-office example against the culture of official excess.