Manisha Das
Shastri was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and was imprisoned multiple times for his participation in protests against British rule.
After independence, he served as the Minister of Police and Transport in Uttar Pradesh and later held various positions, including Union Minister for Railways and Transport and Home Minister.
He became Prime Minister in June 1964 following Jawaharlal Nehru's death and served until his own death in January 1966.
He is famous for coining the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan," which translates to "Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer.''
Shastri played a crucial role in signing the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan in January 1966, aimed at restoring peace after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Shastri was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, posthumously in 1966.
His memorial, Vijay Ghat, is located in Delhi and serves as a place of remembrance for his service to the nation.