<p>Jai Hind, meaning hail India, and Bharat Mata ki Jai, or victory to Mother India, are two of the most popular patriotic slogans. On this Independence Day, let us look into the origin story of these.</p><h2>Who coined the slogan Jai Hind?</h2><p>There are competing versions of this. According to some accounts, it was coined by the revolutionary freedom fighter Chempakaraman Pillai, when he was working with the Indian Independence Committee in Germany during World War I. Pillai was later associated with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the founder of the Indian National Army or INA. The credit for popularising Jai Hind goes to Bose. The slogan became a rallying cry for Indian nationalists during India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule.</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed<br>Bose used Jai Hind as a greeting as well as a battle cry to inspire his INA troops and build a sense of unity and patriotism. The slogan became very popular in the early 1940s during the INA's campaigns, which formally adopted it. Bose used the slogan in his speeches and radio broadcasts from Azad Hind [Free India] Radio. Since independence, Jai Hind has become a national slogan, used in official and patriotic events. It also became a war cry of the Indian armed forces.</p><h2>Who coined the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai?</h2><p>There are different claimants to the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai, which depicts the nation as a mother goddess. This is the second slogan that became prominent during the Indian independence movement, whose leaders and activists used it to invoke patriotism and resistance against the British. It is widely acknowledged that Bengali nationalist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay introduced the concept of 'Bharat Mata' in his 1882 novel <i>Anandamath</i>, which also included “Vande Mataram”, later adopted as the national song of India. The imagery of India as a mother goddess was thus born.<br>The slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai does not directly appear in the novel, but essentially took shape from Bankim Chandra's concept. There are claims that the slogan was coined by the freedom fighter Azimullah Khan.<br>It became a slogan of the Indian freedom movement in the 20th century, used by revolutionaries and leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh and Bipin Chandra Pal. The slogan was used during protests, such as the Swadeshi Movement of 1905–1908, and later by nationalist groups.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Jai Hind and Bharat Mata ki Jai became a rallying cry for nationalists during India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule. Here is their stories

Jai Hind, meaning hail India, and Bharat Mata ki Jai, or victory to Mother India, are two of the most popular patriotic slogans. On this Independence Day, let us look into the origin story of these. Who coined the slogan Jai Hind? There are competing versions of this. According to some accounts, it was coined by the revolutionary freedom fighter Chempakaraman Pillai, when he was working with the Indian Independence Committee in Germany during World War I. Pillai was later associated with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the founder of the Indian National Army or INA. The credit for popularising Jai Hind goes to Bose. The slogan became a rallying cry for Indian nationalists during India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule. https://www.wionews.com/videos/celebrate-india-s-79th-independence-day-india-s-journey-of-78-years-gravitas-1755109661453/embed Bose used Jai Hind as a greeting as well as a battle cry to inspire his INA troops and build a sense of unity and patriotism. The slogan became very popular in the early 1940s during the INA's campaigns, which formally adopted it. Bose used the slogan in his speeches and radio broadcasts from Azad Hind [Free India] Radio. Since independence, Jai Hind has become a national slogan, used in official and patriotic events. It also became a war cry of the Indian armed forces. Who coined the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai? There are different claimants to the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai, which depicts the nation as a mother goddess. This is the second slogan that became prominent during the Indian independence movement, whose leaders and activists used it to invoke patriotism and resistance against the British. It is widely acknowledged that Bengali nationalist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay introduced the concept of 'Bharat Mata' in his 1882 novel Anandamath, which also included “Vande Mataram”, later adopted as the national song of India. The imagery of India as a mother goddess was thus born. The slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai does not directly appear in the novel, but essentially took shape from Bankim Chandra's concept. There are claims that the slogan was coined by the freedom fighter Azimullah Khan. It became a slogan of the Indian freedom movement in the 20th century, used by revolutionaries and leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh and Bipin Chandra Pal. The slogan was used during protests, such as the Swadeshi Movement of 1905–1908, and later by nationalist groups.

<p>Jai Hind and Bharat Mata ki Jai became a rallying cry for nationalists during India's freedom struggle against British colonial rule. Here is their stories</p>

Who coined Jai Hind and Bharat Mata ki Jai, India's most popular patriotic slogans?

<p>In a new directive, national carrier Air India has asked all cabin and cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement made on board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"With immediate effect, all are required to announce "Jai Hind" at the end of every announcement after a slight pause and with much fervour,” read the circular issued by Air India to its crew.</p>

<p>The national carrier presently has around 3500 cabin crew and over 1200 cockpit crew.</p>

<p>The directive comes days after Ashwani Lohani took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Air India once again.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Lohani had issued such a directive earlier also in 2016 during his previous tenure as Air India CMD.</p>


In a new directive, national carrier Air India has asked all cabin and cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement made on board. "With immediate effect, all are required to announce "Jai Hind" at the end of every announcement after a slight pause and with much fervour,” read the circular issued by Air India to its crew.

In a new directive, national carrier Air India has asked all cabin and cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement made on board. "With immediate effect, all are required to announce "Jai Hind" at the end of every announcement after a slight pause and with much fervour,” read the circular issued by Air India to its crew. The national carrier presently has around 3500 cabin crew and over 1200 cockpit crew. The directive comes days after Ashwani Lohani took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Air India once again. Interestingly, Lohani had issued such a directive earlier also in 2016 during his previous tenure as Air India CMD.

Air India directs cabin, cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement

<p>Madhya Pradesh government has announced that from now onwards, it is mandatory for the school students in the state to answer their roll-call with "Jai Hind".</p>

<p>The education department stated that this step will instil a sense of patriotism among the students, read an official statement.</p>

<p>Earlier in November 2017, Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Vijay Shah said now students would answer to roll-calls by saying "Jai Hind" instead of "yes sir" and "yes ma'am".</p>

<p>He had said that the step would be enforced in all 1.22 lakh government schools, and an advisory in this regard would also be issued to all private schools.</p>


The education department stated that this step will instil a sense of patriotism among the students, read an official statement

Madhya Pradesh government has announced that from now onwards, it is mandatory for the school students in the state to answer their roll-call with "Jai Hind". The education department stated that this step will instil a sense of patriotism among the students, read an official statement. Earlier in November 2017, Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Vijay Shah said now students would answer to roll-calls by saying "Jai Hind" instead of "yes sir" and "yes ma'am". He had said that the step would be enforced in all 1.22 lakh government schools, and an advisory in this regard would also be issued to all private schools.

Madhya Pradesh: Mandatory for students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind'

<p>Government school students in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Satna district&nbsp;will have to say &quot;Jai Hind&quot; instead of the usual &quot;Yes ma&#39;am, sir&quot; when they answer roll call.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made on Tuesday by MP school education minister Vijay Shah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The diktat is to be implemented from October 1.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shah added that should the experiment is successful, formal permission will be taken from the chief minister to implement the rule in all schools in the state.</p>

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<p>Shah added that in an effort to inculcate patriotism amongst&nbsp;the youth, the state government has already instructed schools to hoist the tricolour and sing the national anthem every day.</p>

<p>Private schools have been advised to do the same.</p>


The diktat will have to be followed from October 1

Government school students in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district will have to say "Jai Hind" instead of the usual "Yes ma'am, sir" when they answer roll call. The announcement was made on Tuesday by MP school education minister Vijay Shah. The diktat is to be implemented from October 1. Schools in Satna directed to ensure students answer roll call with 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Yes Sir/Madam' from Oct 1:V Shah,MP School Edu Min pic.twitter.com/raFS25sGVp — ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017 × Shah added that should the experiment is successful, formal permission will be taken from the chief minister to implement the rule in all schools in the state. Will take permission from CM if experiment turns successful, & would like to implement it in entire MP: Vijay Shah,School Education Minister — ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017 × Shah added that in an effort to inculcate patriotism amongst the youth, the state government has already instructed schools to hoist the tricolour and sing the national anthem every day. Private schools have been advised to do the same.

Students in MP's Satna to answer roll call by saying 'Jai Hind', not 'Yes ma'am/sir'

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Who coined Jai Hind and Bharat Mata ki Jai, India's most popular patriotic slogans?

Air India directs cabin, cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every announcement

Madhya Pradesh: Mandatory for students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind'

Students in MP's Satna to answer roll call by saying 'Jai Hind', not 'Yes ma'am/sir'