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Shastri was the country's Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri's brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China, failed monsoons, drought and serious food crises presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri's famous slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', symbolised the country's resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri's Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent.

Why Lal Bahadur Shastri resigned from the position of Railway Minister

1. Accepting moral responsibilities for railway accident
2. He was forced to resign
3. His party lost the election
4. He was not healthy

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The correct answer is Option 1 - 1 (Accepting moral responsibilities for railway accident)

Lal Bahadur Shastri: A prominent figure in India's history, this individual served as the Prime Minister of the country. His involvement in the freedom movement dates back to 1930. Notably, he held ministerial positions within the Uttar Pradesh cabinet. Progressing in his political journey, he became the General Secretary of the Congress party.
He held ministerial roles in the Union Cabinet from 1951 to 1956. His resignation from the post of Railway minister, and acceptance of moral responsibilities for the railway accident highlighted his sense of accountability. Later, he resumed his ministerial duties from 1957 to 1964.
Shastri's tenure as Prime Minister came to an unexpected conclusion on January 10, 1966, with his sudden passing in Tashkent, a city then located in the USSR (now the capital of Uzbekistan). He was in Tashkent to engage in discussions and finalize an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, who was serving as the President of Pakistan at that time.