Lok Sabha elections Asaduddin Owaisi, who won the Hyderabad seat of Telangana in 2024, raised the slogan Jai Palestine while taking oath in Parliament. Before him, some MPs also raised slogans like Jai Bhim, Jai Bangla, Jai Mamata and Jai Abhishek. Let us tell you what is the meaning of Asaduddin Owaisi’s slogan Jai Palestine.
First know what is the slogan of Palestine
The real slogan of Palestine is From the River to the Sea. That is, Palestine will be independent from the river to the sea. Hamas especially uses this slogan. It believes that Palestine will one day live from the banks of the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea and the Jewish people will leave this land. On the other hand, Israel and its supporters see this slogan as a slogan for the complete destruction of Israel. The origin of this slogan is said to be around 1964.
What does Jai Palestine mean then?
Now the question arises that if the real slogan of Palestine is From the River to the Sea, then what is the meaning of Jai Palestine that Asaduddin Owaisi said in the Parliament. Some experts believe that Asaduddin Owaisi wants to give a message with the slogan of Jai Palestine that he stands with the people of Palestine. Whereas, some experts believe that Jai Palestine means – Victory to Palestine. At the same time, some experts believe that Asaduddin Owaisi has saluted the struggle of Palestine by saying Jai Palestine.
What is India’s opinion on Palestine?
India’s stand is clear in the matter of Palestine and Israel. It wants to maintain better relations with both the countries. India’s relations with Palestine are old. But in the year 1950, it also recognized Israel. However, India established political and diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992. These relations are still strong. India also has political and diplomatic relations with Palestine.
Let us tell you, in the year 1947, India voted against the partition of Palestine in the United Nations. Even when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister, she reached the airport in Delhi to welcome Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat. Let us tell you, in 1988, India recognized Palestine as a country.
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