A Critical Note on the Evolution and Significance of the Slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”
Introduction Slogans often capture the spirit of an era. In India’s post-Independence journey, few slogans have carried as much symbolic weight as “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer). Coined by Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in the mid-1960s, this phrase encapsulated two pillars considered vital for national survival—defence and agriculture. Emerging…