“Tribute to his unparalleled contribution”: Mallikarjun Kharge remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary on Thursday, highlighting his significant contributions to the nation.

Kharge recalled Shastri’s speech in 1965, where he emphasised India’s progress since independence. He also praised Shastri’s unparalleled contribution to the nation, mentioning his key initiatives such as land reforms, the foundation for the dairy and green revolutions, and improvements in the transportation sector.

In a post on X, Kharge said, ” In 1965, at a village gathering in Allahabad, Lal Bahadur Shastri ji had said that — “In the 10-12 years of independence, the country has made progress that did not happen in 200 years of British rule. Airplanes and motor vehicles are being made here. New d