The Modi-led government in India has been contemplating a monumental change – altering the country s official name to Bharat. This shift gained traction as official G20 dinner invitations bore the title President of Bharat instead of the traditional President of India. The implications of this move sparked a multifaceted debate in 2023, transcending political lines.
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The suggestion was made by the 2022 Social Science committee. “We are hoping it will be implemented from the next academic year, but it all depends on NCERT,” the committee’s chairman said.
India and Bharat, two names that have long stirred patriotic sentiments within the hearts of its citizens, have suddenly taken center stage in the country's political discourse. The current government has set in motion a significant shift by opting for 'Bharat' over 'India' in recent official communications and documents.
The transition from Bharat to India is emblematic of the nation’s multi-faceted identity, interwoven with its colonial legacy and its endeavour towards an indigenous renaissance