During the drafting of India s Constitution, a debate arose as to whether the nation should be officially named Bharat or India . BR Ambedkar proposed the amendment India, that is, Bharat shall be a Union of States , but this sparked a passionate discussion among the members of the Constituent Assembly. Supporters of Bharat argued that it had deep historical and cultural roots, while opponents believed that India was a more fitting name due to its usage in other countries.
Addressing a gathering of senior citizens in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on Tuesday, Bhagwat said the roots of our culture are based on "satya" (truth) though efforts were being made to uproot this culture.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has responded to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar s call to read the Constitution by suggesting that he should read history instead. This comes after Jaishankar defended the use of Bharat in official communications, stating that it is reflected in the Constitution. Opposition parties have criticized the government s move, accusing it of resorting to "drama." BJP leaders, however, have supported the government s decision.
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