Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 war

Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 war
A: Lal Bahadur Shastri
B: Indira Gandhi
C: Rajiv Gandhi
D: Morarji Desai

Lal Bahadur Shastri was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 war between India and Pakistan. The conflict was mainly fought in Kashmir and Punjab regions. Shastri leadership is remembered for his slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan which highlighted the importance of soldiers and farmers. The war ended after the Tashkent Agreement which was mediated by the Soviet Union. The 1965 war was significant in shaping future relations between India and Pakistan. It also marked the first major war after independence in 1947. Hence the correct answer is option A Lal Bahadur Shastri.