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Jai Jawan Jai Kisan

"Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" is a slogan popularized by India's former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965. It translates to "Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer." The phrase emphasizes the importance of both the armed forces and the agricultural community in India's development and security. The slogan reflects Shastri's belief that soldiers protect the nation, while farmers feed the population, making both essential to the country's progress. This phrase continues to resonate in India's national identity, symbolizing patriotism and the vital roles of both sectors in the nation's growth and stability.