On October 2, the nation celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on account of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. But the father of the nation shares his birthday with another man who contributed immensely towards the growth of India. He was the country’s second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri.On October 2, the nation celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on account of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. But the father of the nation shares his birthday with another man who contributed immensely towards the growth of India. He was the country’s second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri.