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1. www.independent.co.uk › asia › indiaIndia or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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   Sep 13, 2023 · The official name for the country is mentioned in the Indian Constitution as “India, that is Bharat” that “shall be a Union of states”. The Indian Constitution was written and made public ...

2. www.aljazeera.com › news › 2023/9/6India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · The BJP has argued that the name “India” is a remnant of the country’s colonial past. Naresh Bansal, a BJP member of parliament, said the name “India” is a symbol of “colonial slavery ...

3. www.standard.co.uk › news › worldIndia or Bharat? Why the G20 is causing a row over country’s ...

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   Sep 8, 2023 · When British rule was overthrown in 1947, the country was known by three different names, each with its own legitimacy and history. These were India, Hindustan, and Bharat.

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4. news.sky.com › story › what-does-bharat-mean-and-isWhat does Bharat mean and is India really set to change its ...

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   Sep 11, 2023 · The name Bharat is an ancient Sanskrit word that many historians believe dates back to early Hindu scriptures. It has been used to refer to a part of the country that lies between the mountains ...

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6. www.cbc.ca › news › worldIndia vs. Bharat: G20 dinner invite thrusts a name change ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · For thousands of years, the most populous country in the world has been known by two key names, which are both on its constitution: India (English) and Bharat (Sanskrit). Hindustan — or "land of ...

7. www.barandbench.com › columns › india-or-bharat-whatIndia or Bharat? What Constituent Assembly debated and what ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · As the debate over India and Bharat rages on, it is important to take a closer look at the origins of the term 'Bharat,' how its use was first debated in the Constituent Assembly and what the Supreme Court has held in petitions calling for changing the name of the country. Origins of ‘Bharat’. The roots of the word “Bharat” can be ...

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   Which country is known as India and Bharat?

   • In its constitution, the world’s most populous country is known as India and Bharat. Hindustan (“land of the Hindus” in Urdu) is another word for the country. The three names are used interchangeably officially and by the public. However, around the world, India is the most commonly used name. Why has ‘Bharat’ caused controversy?

   India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?

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   Is India a Union of States?

   • The next day, another member of the Constituent Assembly HV Kamath moved an amendment seeking insertion of: “ Bharat or, in the English language, India, shall be a Union of States.’ Bharat www.constitutionofindia.net Kamath was of the view that the expression “India, that is, Bharat” meant “India, that is to say, Bharat” and was “somewhat clumsy”.

   India or Bharat? What Constituent Assembly debated and what Supreme

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   Could 'Bharat' be India's only official name?

   • Several right-wing leaders of the ruling party cheered on the possible use of “Bharat” as the only official name for the country on Tuesday, after photos widely shared across social media showed an official invite for India’s G20 summit asking foreign dignitaries to join the “President of Bharat” with no mention of India on the card.

   India or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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   What is the official name of India?

   • The official name for the country is mentioned in the Indian Constitution as “India, that is Bharat” that “shall be a Union of states”. The Indian Constitution was written and made public in 1951 and the issue had been heavily debated after India gained independence as well, in 1947.

   India or Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

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   What is the difference between India and Bharat?

   • Both India and Bharat are used officially in the nation of 1.4 billion people, which has more than 20 official languages. “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States,” the country’s constitution states. Bharat is also the Hindi word for India and is used interchangeably – both feature on Indian passports for example.

   'Bharat': Why a G20 invite calling India by its Sanskrit name is

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   Will India be renamed 'Bharat'?

   • A change to the Sanskrit name is backed by PM Narendra Modi’s BJP, which says the word ‘India’ is a symbol of colonial slavery. Controversy has gripped India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government referred to the country as Bharat on official invitations, leaving many wondering whether the name will be changed.

   India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?

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9. edition.cnn.com › 2023/09/06 › asiaWhy a G20 invite calling India by its Sanskrit name is ...

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   Sep 6, 2023 · Britain ruled India for about 200 years until it gained independence in 1947 and those who prefer Bharat say the name the country is best known by globally is a remnant of the colonial era.