First Indian who was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously
Lal Bahaddur Shastri , was the second prime minister of India. He was also the leader of Indian National Congress.
He was also the first railway minister of India. He became a national hero following the victory of India- Pakistan war in 1965.
His popular slogan was "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan ". The war was formally ended in the Tashkent Agreement . He died the following day due to heart attack.
People allege conspiracy behind his death. Vijay Ghat memorial was established in his memory. He was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966.
Lal Bahaddur Shastri , was the second prime minister of India. He was also the leader of Indian National Congress.
He was also the first railway minister of India. He became a national hero following the victory of India- Pakistan war in 1965.
His popular slogan was "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan ". The war was formally ended in the Tashkent Agreement . He died the following day due to heart attack.
People allege conspiracy behind his death. Vijay Ghat memorial was established in his memory. He was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966.
