Indian - Leader | October 2, 1904 - January 11, 1966
The 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 Shastri
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We 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.
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Discipline and united action are the real source of strength for the nation.
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We can win respect in the world only if we are strong internally and can banish poverty and unemployment from our country.
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We must fight for peace bravely as we fought in war.
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Our 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.
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There comes a time in the life of every nation when it stands at the crossroads of history and must choose which way to go.
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We believe in peace and peaceful development, not only for ourselves but for people all over the world.
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Non-alignment will continue to be the fundamental basis of our approach to world problems and our relations with other countries.
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It is most regrettable that nuclear energy is being harnessed for making nuclear weapons.
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We have to surmount the difficulties that face us and work steadfastly for the happiness and prosperity of our country.
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No 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.
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