That loyalty to the country comes ahead of all other loyalties. And this is an absolute loyalty, since one cannot weight it in terms of what one rece…

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

We all have to work in our respective spheres with the same dedication, the same zeal and the same determination which inspired and motivated the war…

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

The basic idea of governance, as I see it, is to hold the society together so that it can develop and march towards certain goals.

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

Sampling out corruption is a very tough job, but I say so in all seriousness that we would be failing in our duty if we do not tackle this problem se…

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

Success in science and scientific work come not through the provision of unlimited or big resources, but in the wise and careful selection of problem…

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

The rule of law should be respected so that the basic structure of our democracy is maintained and further strengthened.

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

If Pakistan has any ideas of annexing any part of our territories by force, she should think afresh. I want to state categorically that force will be…

- Lal Bahadur Shastri

India 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 Shastri