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Posted 9/11/2023, 1:06:21 AM

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

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's proposal to change India's name to Bharat as "absurd".
Gandhi accused Modi of using the name change as a "diversion tactic" from allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani.
Gandhi met with EU officials in Brussels to discuss India-EU relations and challenges to India's democracy.
Gandhi rejected the notion that Western leaders were giving Hindu nationalism a "free pass" by engaging with Modi.
Gandhi said he supported the Indian government's balanced stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

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9/5/2023

From India to ‘Bharat’? Govt likely to bring proposal to change country's name in Parliament special session

The Indian government is considering changing the country's name from 'India' to 'Bharat' through a constitutional amendment, which would serve as a symbolic representation of the nation's cultural identity and move away from the colonial legacy.

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India’s ruling Hindu nationalists push ‘Bharat’ as country’s name

The Indian government's use of the term "Bharat" instead of "India" in official invitations for the G20 summit has sparked controversy and debate over the country's identity and historical associations.

9/5/2023

India or Bharat: What does our Constitution say? Explained

The Congress party alleges that the Modi government is undermining the unity of the country by referring to the President as "President of Bharat" in a G20 dinner invite, sparking concerns that the government may remove the name 'India' and recognize 'Bharat' as the official name of the country.

9/5/2023

India or Bharat? President's G20 dinner invitation sparks name-change row

Indian President Droupadi Murmu's use of the term "President of Bharat" instead of "President of India" in a dinner invitation for the G20 summit has sparked controversy over the distortion of the country's name.

9/6/2023

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

Amid speculation of a proposal to rename India to 'Bharat', Union Minister Anurag Thakur dismisses the rumors, stating that those who object to the name 'Bharat' reveal their mindset against it.

9/8/2023

India Considers Controversial Push to Change Country's Name to 'Bharat'

The invitations to a state dinner to mark India’s hosting of this year’s G20 have led to speculation about a possible renaming of the country, with some suggesting that the ruling BJP is responding to opposition parties adopting the acronym INDIA and that there is a push to change the name due to its association with colonial slavery.

9/11/2023

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, Says Future Govt Will Act Against 'Institution Capture'

Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP, promising strong action against those responsible for the "capture" of institutions and asserting that religious violence in India can end if the PM desires it.

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.

10/5/2023

Trudeau Accuses India of Killing Khalistani to Appeal to Sikh Voters, Straining Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusation of the Indian government's involvement in the killing of a terrorist is a deliberate attempt to defame India and support the Khalistan movement, but India remains resolute in countering the radical movement and protecting national interests.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 1:06:21 AM

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

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's proposal to change India's name to Bharat as "absurd".
Gandhi accused Modi of using the name change as a "diversion tactic" from allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani.
Gandhi met with EU officials in Brussels to discuss India-EU relations and challenges to India's democracy.
Gandhi rejected the notion that Western leaders were giving Hindu nationalism a "free pass" by engaging with Modi.
Gandhi said he supported the Indian government's balanced stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

From India to ‘Bharat’? Govt likely to bring proposal to change country's name in Parliament special session

9/6/2023

India’s ruling Hindu nationalists push ‘Bharat’ as country’s name

9/5/2023

India or Bharat: What does our Constitution say? Explained

9/5/2023

India or Bharat? President's G20 dinner invitation sparks name-change row

9/6/2023

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

Amid speculation of a proposal to rename India to 'Bharat', Union Minister Anurag Thakur dismisses the rumors, stating that those who object to the name 'Bharat' reveal their mindset against it.

9/8/2023

India Considers Controversial Push to Change Country's Name to 'Bharat'

9/11/2023

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, Says Future Govt Will Act Against 'Institution Capture'

Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP, promising strong action against those responsible for the "capture" of institutions and asserting that religious violence in India can end if the PM desires it.

9/15/2023

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

10/5/2023

Trudeau Accuses India of Killing Khalistani to Appeal to Sikh Voters, Straining Ties