Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2024 will be marked on October 2. This annual commemoration celebrates the birth anniversary of the popular Indian leader- Lal Bahadur Shastri. The Indian politician and statesman has been an integral part of building a free India and also served as the Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966. October 2 is usually celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti but also marks the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri as well. As we prepare to celebrate Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, who to celebrate and more. Gandhi Jayanti 2024 Holiday Date in India: Know History, Significance and Celebrations Around 155th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

When is Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2024?

Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti will be celebrated on October 2. The celebration commemorates the life and works of Lal Bahadur Shastri and his role in shaping India into the country that it is. Shastri was born on 2 October 1904 at the home of his maternal grandparents and studied at East Central Railway Inter college and Harish Chandra High School, which he left to join the non-cooperation movement. Throughout his life, Shastri focused on helping India attain independence and was a strong believer in equality and peace.

Significance of Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti

Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti celebrations usually begin with leaders across the country paying homage to Shastri and sharing positive quotes and sayings by Shastri. Throughout his life, Shastri worked diligently to support various causes. He also worked for the betterment of the Harijans at Muzaffarpur and dropped his caste-derived surname of "Srivastava". Shastri was known to be largely impressed by Mahatma Gandhi and joined the Indian Independence movement in1920s under this influence. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

There are various contributions that Lal Bahadur Shastri is known for. Most prominently, he is known for being the first Railway minister of India as well as the second Prime Minister of India. He went on to hold various prominent positions across the government throughout his life in Independent India.

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