Lal Bahadur Shastri: Struggling years, part-time writing job and more
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Lal Bahadur Shastri: Struggling years, part-time writing job and more

Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Lal Bahadur Shastri

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. 
 

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An idol
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An idol

Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri is remembered for his honesty and simplicity. 
 

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Home Minister
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Home Minister

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. 
 

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Life as an MP

Reportedly, managing the household became challenging with a monthly salary of Rs 500, during his tenure as an MP. 
 

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Saving money

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. 
 

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Writing articles

Kuldeep Nayyar encouraged Lal Bahadur Shastri to write articles for newspapers through a syndicate service.
 

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Earnings

Lal Bahadur Shastri began supplementing his income by earning an additional Rs 2000. His first article was based on the life of Jawaharlal Nehru.

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