Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of India, serving from 1964 until his death in 1966. He was known for his leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and for promoting the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan," which means "Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer." Shastri emphasized the importance of agriculture and national defense. Born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, Shastri was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in the country's independence movement. He was a proponent of non-violence and worked towards improving the lives of the common people through various reforms.