The economic issues are most vital for us and it is of the highest importance that we should fight our biggest enemies - Poverty, unemployment.
Lal Bahadur ShastriIndia will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.
Lal Bahadur ShastriThe preservation of freedom, is not the task of soldiers alone. The whole nation has to be strong.
Lal Bahadur ShastriTrue democracy or the swaraj of the masses can never come through untruthful and violent means.
Lal Bahadur ShastriWe all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the warrior on the battle front. And this has to be shown not by mere words, but by actual deeds.
Lal Bahadur ShastriThere 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 right or left. Our way is straight and clearโthe 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.
Lal Bahadur Shastri