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Top 9 lesser-known facts about Lal Bahadur Shastri
Top 9 lesser-known facts about Lal Bahadur ShastriLal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian politician & statesman who had served as the second Prime Minister of India.
Shastri SurnameLal Bahadur got the title Shastri in Kashi Vidyapeeth university as a symbol of academic success.
School daysDuring his school days, Shastri used to cross the Ganga River with a bag and cloth on his head.
Used water to disperse crowdAs the Minister of Police and Transport Control, he was the first person to use jets of water to disperse crowds.
Integrated White Revolution Shastri integrated White Revolution, which was a national campaign to increase the production and supply of milk.
Promoted Green RevolutionHe promoted the Green Revolution in order to propel India's food production.
Tackled corruptionLal Bahadur Shastri set up the first committee to tackle corruption in India.
Reversed son’s promotion When Shastri’s son received an undue promotion at his job, he released an order to reverse the promotion.
Jai Jawan Jai Kisan sloganLal Bahadur Shastri gave us the famous slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.
Bharat Ratna awardeeShastri was the first posthumous awardee of the Bharat Ratna.