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Lal Bahadur Shastri endured many difficulties early in his life. He even had to engage in part-time jobs for livelihood during his tenure as an MP.
Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri is remembered for his honesty and simplicity.
Lal Bahadur Shastri served as the Home Minister of India in 1963. However, he had to resign from the Nehru cabinet in the aftermath of a railway accident.
Reportedly, managing the household became challenging with a monthly salary of Rs 500, during his tenure as an MP.
According to media reports, a journalist Kuldeep Nayyar once visited his home and the entire house was in darkness. Lal Bahadur Shastri kept the lights off to save money.
Kuldeep Nayyar encouraged Lal Bahadur Shastri to write articles for newspapers through a syndicate service.
Lal Bahadur Shastri began supplementing his income by earning an additional Rs 2000. His first article was based on the life of Jawaharlal Nehru.