Movie Screening-TASHKENT FILES

Objective of the activity:  To get the students acquainted with the journey of 75 years of independence as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by giving them deep insights about the erstwhile PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, the only PM of India to die outside.

To commemorate the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Celebrating India’s 75 years of Independence, the Department of Political Science, organized a movie screening on the life and the mysterious death of Late PM LB Shastri. The major aim of the movie screening was to make the students of Political Science aware about the journey of progressive India since 75 years of independence. The documentary showcased Shastri’s successful operation of 1965 Indo-Pakistan Battle, Agriculture Reforms and his astute Foreign policy. Shastri (2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966) was an Indian statesman who served as the second Prime Minister of India. He promoted the White Revolution – a national campaign to increase the production and supply of milk – by supporting the Amul milk co-operative of Anand, Gujarat and creating the National Dairy Development Board.

Underlining the need to boost India's food production, Shastri also promoted the Green Revolution in India in 1965.His slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" became very popular during the war. The war formally ended with the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966; he died the following day, still in Tashkent, with the cause of his death in dispute; it was reported to be a cardiac arrest, but his family was not satisfied with the proffered reason. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. The screening proved to be very enriching for all the participants who joined. The screening of documentary was accompanied by an interactive discussion where the students discussed their views about glorious past and bright future of India. The discussion was successful in enlightening young minds and received an overwhelming response from the participants. 

Outcome of the activity/event/seminar/workshop: The session created awareness amongst the students regarding the glorious history of India and the great achievements and provided for the insights on Research in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.