Practicing Success
What significant role did Lal Bahadur Shastri play in Nehru's cabinet? Choose the correct answer from the given options: |
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The succession following Nehru's passing defied critics' expectations with its smooth execution. After Nehru's demise, K. Kamraj, the president of the Congress party, engaged in consultations with party leaders and members of Parliament. These discussions yielded a consensus in favor of Lal Bahadur Shastri. In a unanimous decision, Shastri was chosen as the leader of the Congress parliamentary party, consequently ascending to the role of the country's next Prime Minister. |