Sanjeev Chopra’s Book "The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India" Recently Released.

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In March 2025, a new biography titled "The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India", authored by historian and former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Sanjeev Chopra, has been recently released. It offers an in-depth look at India’s second Prime Minister (PM), Lal Bahadur Shastri.


      - Published by New Delhi-based Bloomsbury Publishing India Private Limited, the book highlights Shastri’s contributions to India’s growth.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) In this meticulously researched biography, Sanjeev Chopra delves into Shastri’s political and administrative journey.

      (ii) The narrative sheds light on his pivotal role in establishing key national institutions such as the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

(iii) Additionally, the book revisits Shastri’s iconic slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan," which encapsulated his vision for India's defense and agricultural sectors.

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