Lucknow: On the occasion of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s 120th birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday paid heartfelt tribute and describing him as a symbol of simplicity, morality, purity, and dedication.
Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Yogi honoured the former PM referring to him as an embodiment of the simple living, high thinking in Indian politics.
He said, “Respectful tribute to former PM, ‘Bharat Ratna’ Lal Bahadur Shastri ji on his birth anniversary, who infused new consciousness in the nation with the slogan ‘Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan’.”
The CM said that Shastri Ji was a living example of the democratic ideals that continue to shape Indian politics, calling him a school of democracy, whose legacy remains timeless.
After paying the tribute, Yogi also garlanded his statue after reaching Shastri Bhawan. Legislative Council members Mahendra Singh, Lalji Prasad Nirmal and Chief Secretary Manoj Singh, among others were present.
