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In the heart of Indian history, a stalwart did arise,

Lal Bahadur Shastri, with unwavering eyes,

Born on the second of October, a day of pride,

In Mughalsarai’s embrace, by Ganges’ side.

From humble beginnings, he charted his course,

In the pages of freedom, with fervent force,

Leaving school to join the non-cooperation fight,

For a nation’s independence, he was shining so bright.

Caste-determined surnames, he chose to shed,

With a heart for the Harijans, he led,

In the footsteps of Gandhi, his path was clear,

To serve his motherland without any fear.

A disciple of Vivekananda, Gandhi, and Besant’s lore,

He joined the struggle, seeking freedom’s door,

The Indian Independence movement he’d embrace,

With unwavering faith and a steady pace.

Within Congress, he rose to great acclaim,

A servant of the people, a respected name,

In Nehru’s cabinet, he found his place,

As Railways Minister, he’d leave his trace.

Then Home Minister, he took the lead,

In a nation’s journey, where ideals would breed,

But it was as Prime Minister, his destiny’d unfold,

A leader of substance, courageous and bold.

Promoting the White Revolution’s noble quest,

He championed milk’s cause, for all, the best,

Amul’s co-op in Anand, Gujarat’s pride,

A symbol of progress, spreading far and wide.

The Green Revolution, he fervently endorsed,

In the soil of India, its seeds were tossed,

Food grain production saw a tremendous rise,

In Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh skies.

During the Second India–Pakistan War’s strife,

He guided the nation through a turbulent life,

With “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,” a mantra so dear,

For soldiers and farmers, a resounding cheer.

Tashkent Declaration’s ink was barely dry,

When destiny beckoned, it was time to say goodbye,

On the eleventh of January, in history’s art,

Lal Bahadur Shastri left, with a noble heart.

A leader, a visionary, in memory enshrined,

In India’s annals, his legacy defined,

Lal Bahadur Shastri, a man of great renown,

In the tapestry of time, forever he’ll be known.