Decoding Modi's I - Day Speech: The Missing 'Jai Hind'

Prime Minister Modi concluded his Independence Day speech with "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram," but notably dropped the traditional "Jai Hind." This omission is significant, reflecting a persistent ideological effort to replace "Hind" with "Bharat." "Jai Hind," coined by a revolutionary and popularized by Netaji's INA, symbolizes India's pluralistic heritage.