India vs Bharat row: Govt rejects speculation as ‘just rumours’, says ‘clearly showing mindset’

Speculation of renaming India to 'Bharat' just rumours, says government
Controversy erupted after G20 dinner invite said 'President of Bharat'
Opposition attacks government over 'Bharat' reference in PM's booklet
Minister Anurag Thakur says 'Bharat' objections show problematic mindset
Says earlier invites also had 'Bharat Sarkar', no issue with 'Bharat' reference

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9/6/2023

Is India changing its name to Bharat? G20 invite controversy explained

Indian President Droupadi Murmu's use of the name "President of Bharat" in invitations for a G20 dinner has sparked speculation that the government may be considering officially changing the country's name from India to Bharat.

9/9/2023

India or Bharat? Debate Sparks Over Potential Name Change for the Country

The G20 summit in India has sparked speculation that India may be changing its name to Bharat, an ancient Sanskrit term, which is already used interchangeably with India. Critics see this as part of the Hindu nationalist government's attempt to erase the Muslim Mughal influence in the country, while others argue for retaining the name "India" for its historical value and global recognition.

9/11/2023

Gandhi Dismisses Modi's Push to Rename India, Alleges Adani Ties Driving Name Change Proposal

India's main opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans to change the country's name from India to Bharat as "absurd," calling it a diversion tactic amid controversy over financial violations by billionaire Gautam Adani and allegations of human rights abuses.

9/15/2023

BJP Government Mulls Renaming India as 'Bharat', Sparking Debate on Hindu Nationalism vs. Colonial Legacy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be planning to rebrand India as "Bharat", a name associated with Hindu nationalism and resentment towards colonial rule, in an attempt to distract from opposition parties and their coalition ahead of the general election in 2024, although implementing the change would be difficult and costly.

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