Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti: 5 facts that every Indian should know about the former PM

October 2 marks the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri who served as the second Prime Minister of India. An important figure during the freedom struggle, Shastri rose to prominence after independence. He led the country during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 and his slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" became very popular during the war.

On Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, we bring you 5 facts about Lal Bahadur Shastri every Indian should know.