Our way is straight and clear – the building up of a socialist democracy at home, with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations abroad.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIOur way is straight and clear – the building up of a socialist democracy at home, with freedom and prosperity for all, and the maintenance of world peace and friendship with all nations abroad.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe cannot afford to spend millions and millions over nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIOur country has often stood like a solid rock in the face of common danger, and there is a deep underlying unity which runs like a golden thread through all our seeming diversity.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIThe speed with which we in the Congress are going down is sometimes frightening. Government administration in the districts is rapidly reaching a low level. No strong opposition party has been able to emerge.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe would consider it our moral duty to lend all support to the ending of colonialism and imperialism so that people everywhere are free to mould their own destiny.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe believe in the dignity of man as an individual, whatever his race, colour or creed, and his right to better, fuller, and richer life.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRII am not as simple as I look.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe are a very big and vast Government, and naturally, every ministry is becoming bigger and bigger. It becomes, therefore, essential that there should be proper coordination.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIThe unique thing about our country is that we have Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, and people of all other religions. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches. But we do not bring all this into politics. This is the difference between India and Pakistan.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIWe must fight for peace bravely as we fought in war.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRINo doubt we have to have bigger projects, bigger industries, basic industries, but it is a matter of the highest importance that we look to the common man, the weakest element in the society.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIThere has no doubt to be fundamental research in science, but applied research is equally important for new improvements and changes in our techniques.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRIIndia 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 SHASTRIDiscipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation.
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI