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1. • • Bharat is another name of India, as set down in Article 1 of the Constitution, adopted in 1950, which states in English: "India, that is Bharat,..." Bharat, which was predominantly used in Hindi, was adopted as a self-ascribed alternative name by some people of the Indian subcontinent and the Republic of India.
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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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   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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   Why was India called Bharat & Hindustan?

   • Before the Constitutional Assembly in 1949, the country was known as Bharat, India, and Hindustan. While a good number of the drafting committee members preferred the old name, Bharat, many others favoured India. That's what led to the Constituent Assembly choosing both the names.

   India, that is Bharat: The origin and meaning of the ancient name

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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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   How did India change from Bharat to India?

   • The transition from "Bharat" to "India" as the commonly used name for the country has a complex history, influenced by factors such as linguistic diversity, colonialism, and political changes. Read the story here:

   When and how did Bharat became India? - Times of India

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   Why is it called Bharat?

   • 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 and the sea, where the descendants of - it is believed - King Bharata lived.

   What does Bharat mean and is India really set to change its name?

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3. indianexpress.com › article › explainedIndia, that is Bharat: A short history of the nation's names

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   Sep 5, 2023 · There is speculation of an official change in the name of the country from India to Bharat, even though Article 1 of the Constitution uses the two names interchangeably: “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Names_for_IndiaNames for India - Wikipedia

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   Bharat is derived from the name of the Vedic community Bharatas, who are mentioned in the Rigveda as one of the original community of the Āryāvarta and notably participating in the Battle of the Ten Kings. The designation Bharat appears in the official Sanskrit name of the country, Bhārat Gaṇarājya.

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   Sep 6, 2023 · 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.

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared at the G20 meetings sat behind a country tag that said Bharat, not India. Is the country set for a rebrand?

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8. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › education › newsWhen and how did Bharat became India? - Times of India

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   Sep 5, 2023 · The transition from "Bharat" to "India" as the commonly used name for the country has a complex history, shaped by various factors including linguistic diversity, colonialism, and political changes.

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   Sep 13, 2023 · India could officially be renamed “Bharat” by the Narendra Modi government, according to recent reports that have been fueled by invites for the G20 summit that asked people to join the ...

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    Sep 5, 2023 · The naming of the country was debated by the drafting committee of the constitution. Before the Constitutional Assembly in 1949, the country was known as Bharat, India, and Hindustan. While a good number of the drafting committee members preferred the old name, Bharat, many others favoured India.