The commemorative postage stamp from India issued on January 26, 1966. The stamp, titled "Jai Jawan" (meaning "Hail the Soldier" or "Victory to the Soldier"), was issued as a tribute to the Indian Armed Forces for their valour during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Stamp Details:
Country: India
Issue Date: January 26, 1966
Denomination: 0.15 Rupees or 15 Paise
Theme: Commemoration of the Valour of Indian Armed Forces in the 1965 War
Depictions: The design features a soldier, a Gnat fighter jet (named 'Ajeet'), and the Indian Navy flagship cruiser INS 'Mysore'.
Slogan Origin: The slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" ("Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer") was popularized by India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, to emphasize the importance of soldiers and farmers during a time of war and food shortages.
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