New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his death anniversary.

He said Shastri's message of "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" continues to inspire the nation even today.

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and our inspiration, Lal Bahadur Shastri ji, we pay our humble respects to him. Their message of "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" continues to symbolize the nation's confidence, courage, labor, and service even today."

Kharge said that in difficult times, he provided strong and skilful guidance to the country, strengthened respect for farmers, accelerated reforms and showed India's resolve during the 1965 war. ...