’Please read Constitution’: Jaishankar’s dig at Oppn furore over renaming row
1 year, 3 months ago

’Please read Constitution’: Jaishankar’s dig at Oppn furore over renaming row

Live Mint  

Union Minister Jaishankar on Wednesday took a dig at the Opposition for its uproar over the speculations that the Central government will propose renaming India to 'Bharat', saying ‘India, that is Bharat’ is mentioned in the Constitution. The speculation erupted after Rashtrapati Bhawan invitations for a G20 dinner on September 9 on behalf of the 'President of Bharat' and the customary ‘President of India’. Hours later, a bulletin issued by the government for the prime minister's visit to Indonesia for the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit referred to Narendra Modi as ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’. But now even this “Union of States” is under assault.,” Jairam Ramesh said in a post on ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter.

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Union Cabinet Drops 'India'? Railways Proposal Mentions 'Bharat' Throughout, Including Cost Details
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Cabinet Drops 'India'? Railways Proposal Mentions 'Bharat' Throughout, Including Cost Details

News 18  

A railway ministry proposal to the Union Cabinet has reportedly dropped “India” and replaced it with “Bharat” in its entire content. Three days ago, National Council of Educational Research and Training panel had proposed to universally replace “India” with “Bharat” in all school textbooks. The Opposition had also recently attacked the Centre for replacing India with ‘Bharat’ in official documents …

‘Bharat, That Is India’: What’s in a Name?
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Bharat, That Is India’: What’s in a Name?

The Diplomat  

“India, that is Bharat, shall be the union of states” – so declares the preamble of the Indian Constitution. United Nations, Divided Notions This would imply asking the United Nations and other international bodies to begin calling India “Bharat,” just like Turkey recently did with the name Türkiye. “India,” in turn, is the country’s name in English and in this …

'Dare BJP to...': Arvind Kejriwal on Bharat controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

'Dare BJP to...': Arvind Kejriwal on Bharat controversy

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh: AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a scathing attack on PM Modi-led BJP over the Bharat controversy and said he would like to challenge the BJP if they dare change the name of India. Ahead of the Chhattisgarh assembly elections, the opposition bloc is not letting go of any chance to attack PM Modi and the BJP …

HT Interview: If Opposition fights together, we are going to succeed, says Congress chief Kharge
1 year, 3 months ago

HT Interview: If Opposition fights together, we are going to succeed, says Congress chief Kharge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: When Mallikarjun Kharge marks the first anniversary as Congress chief next month, he would have two assembly election wins under his belt - Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka. We have to take everyone into confidence Read here: INDIA group will edge BJP out in ’24: Kharge Your style, it is always said, is to build consensus. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru …

Is India really changing its name to Bharat? The row over country’s name explained
1 year, 3 months ago

Is India really changing its name to Bharat? The row over country’s name explained

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Various Indian media reports suggest Mr Modi’s ruling Hindu …

On ‘India’ vs ‘Bharat’ debate, Rahul Gandhi's jibe at Centre: ‘We irritated…’
1 year, 3 months ago

On ‘India’ vs ‘Bharat’ debate, Rahul Gandhi's jibe at Centre: ‘We irritated…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid the India versus Bharat debate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at the BJP-led central government saying he “does not really have a problem with either of the names” since both are used in the Constitution. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Addressing a press conference, Gandhi said, "It starts with "India, that is Bharat, shall be a …

India or Bharat? A dinner invite sparks speculation as Modi’s ministers push to rebrand the country
1 year, 3 months ago

India or Bharat? A dinner invite sparks speculation as Modi’s ministers push to rebrand the country

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It began with a dinner invitation. India is known by two names: India, used worldwide, and the Sanskrit and Hindi nomenclature of “Bharat.” Now, Modi’s government is signaling that Indians should shed the name India and instead call their country Bharat. Prominent among such efforts is the government’s renaming of the northern city of Allahabad — named …

'Panic reaction, distraction': Rahul Gandhi on India-Bharat name change row
1 year, 3 months ago

'Panic reaction, distraction': Rahul Gandhi on India-Bharat name change row

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a visit to Europe, on Friday took aim at the government over the India-Bharat name change controversy, saying it was in fear due to the Opposition alliance, INDIA, and resorted to what he described as "diversion tactics". Rahul Gandhi's remarks came against the backdrop of President Droupadi Murmu's G20 dinner invitations that were …

India ’renaming’ row: Opposition says ‘assault’ on Union of States, BJP applauds
1 year, 3 months ago

India ’renaming’ row: Opposition says ‘assault’ on Union of States, BJP applauds

Live Mint  

A controversy erupted in the political circles when a G20 Summit dinner invite was sent out in the name of the 'President of Bharat' and not the customary ‘President of India’. While the Opposition said there was a possibility of a name change for India to Bharat alleging it was an “assault” on the Union of States, the ruling parties …

India, that is Bharat: Protecting originality of the Constitution
1 year, 3 months ago

India, that is Bharat: Protecting originality of the Constitution

India Today  

The use of Bharat instead of India in the invitation letter sent to the delegates of G20 countries for the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu has sparked contested debate over the name of our country. Constituent Assembly debate Article 1 of the Indian constitution defines the name of our country as “India, that is Bharat shall be the union …

India that is Bharat: The Hindu Editorial on a name game
1 year, 3 months ago

India that is Bharat: The Hindu Editorial on a name game

The Hindu  

India and Bharat have both evoked the same emotions among patriots for decades, but these labels of pride have now been weaponised for narrow political ends. The Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre has decided to use Bharat instead of India in some official communication and documents, a practice that its representatives say will now expand. ‘India, that is …

India, Bharat and a host of implications
1 year, 3 months ago

India, Bharat and a host of implications

The Hindu  

There are historical, ideological, constitutional and international implications associated with the words Bharat and India. For these parties in the Opposition, the unprecedented use of ‘President of Bharat’ instead of ‘President of India’ is on account of the Narendra Modi government’s concern that ‘INDIA’ may become politically potent. Its ‘Statement of Objects and Reasons’ mentions that “The Constitution of India …

‘Bharat ka PM’: Himanta Biswa Sarma cites Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh’s oath
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Bharat ka PM’: Himanta Biswa Sarma cites Indira Gandhi, Manmohan Singh’s oath

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister and turncoat Bhartiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said ‘India and Bharat is not a debatable thing’, speaking on the controversy that has taken India's political square by a storm. During a press conference, the Assam CM said, "On Bharat name row, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "India and Bharat is not …

India vs Bharat row: Is name change for India to ‘Bharat’ possible?
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Bharat row: Is name change for India to ‘Bharat’ possible?

Live Mint  

Just as India is getting ready to host the G20 leaders, the Central government has gotten embroiled in a controversy over the alleged “renaming” of India to Bharat. The drill followed – The INDIA bloc protested against an “assault” on the Union of States, the NDA faction hailed the use of ‘Bharat’, saying the word ‘India’ was given by the …

'It is right time to correct India to Bharat', says BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
1 year, 3 months ago

'It is right time to correct India to Bharat', says BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Firstpost  

The Modi-government is likely to bring a resolution for changing India’s official name to Bharat during the special Parliament session scheduled from 18 to 22 September The Bharatiya Janata Party has been giving fitting responses to the Opposition for its criticism of changing the country’s name from India to Bharat. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Wednesday said, “I feel it …

India vs Bharat row: ‘Not Startup India from now?’, Cong asks Centre
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Bharat row: ‘Not Startup India from now?’, Cong asks Centre

Live Mint  

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led central government over India's name change rumors. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, “BJP is scared of the word India since the Opposition bloc – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance was formed. The government should immediately abandon the President's House if they have a problem with British rule.” “Why …

It's There in Constitution': Jaishankar Amid 'India Name Change' Row
1 year, 3 months ago

It's There in Constitution': Jaishankar Amid 'India Name Change' Row

News 18  

Defending Centre over Opposition’s dig that the government is trying to rebrand the nation, in an interview to news agency ANI, Jaishankar said the word “Bharat” is mentioned in the constitution. #WATCH | When asked if the Global South countries see India as a credible voice, EAM Dr. S Jaishankar says, "There have been G20 Summits before, no other G20 …

One Country, Many Names: What The Architects Of Our Nation Said About ‘India, That Is, Bharat’ In Constituent Assembly
1 year, 3 months ago

One Country, Many Names: What The Architects Of Our Nation Said About ‘India, That Is, Bharat’ In Constituent Assembly

Live Law  

Hundreds of years ago, famous English playwright William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name? Almost a year later, on September 17, 1949, Ambedkar proposed an amendment including the name ‘Bharat’ in the first sub-clause, besides suggesting minor changes in the second sub-clause dealing with the constituent states. After Ambedkar, All India Forward Block leader HV Kamath moved the first amendment …

India vs Bharat: Modi government opposed plea seeking name change 8 years ago
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Bharat: Modi government opposed plea seeking name change 8 years ago

India Today  

The ongoing political dispute over the potential renaming of 'India' to 'Bharat' has triggered a legal discussion over whether it is feasible to rename the country. The G20 Summit invitation cards, describing President Droupadi Murmu as the 'President of Bharat', followed by another invitation referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’, triggered a debate as the …

OPINION | ‘BHARAT’, NOT ‘INDIA’, WILL BE IN TUNE WITH OUR TRADITION, CULTURE
1 year, 3 months ago

OPINION | ‘BHARAT’, NOT ‘INDIA’, WILL BE IN TUNE WITH OUR TRADITION, CULTURE

India TV News  

The debate is on over whether our country should be officially named ‘Bharat’ or the present name ‘India’ should remain. This has fuelled speculations about whether the government is going to remove the word ‘India’ from the Constitution, and whether our country will, henceforth, have only one name “Bharat”. Opposition leaders reacted saying “BJP is rattled by the INDIA alliance …

India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name?
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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. “While there is no constitutional objection to calling …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to use name ‘Bharat’ instead of India
1 year, 3 months ago

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asks people to use name ‘Bharat’ instead of India

The Hindu  

While a G-20 invite mentioning President Droupadi Murmu as ‘President of Bharat’ has led to a flurry of reactions from all sides, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, had recently said that people of the country should use the name ‘Bharat’ instead of India. Mr. Bhagwat, who was speaking at an event organised by Sakal Jain Samaj in Guwahati on …

Two CJIs, four years apart, had dealt differently with pleas for ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’
1 year, 3 months ago

Two CJIs, four years apart, had dealt differently with pleas for ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’

The Hindu  

Four years apart, two Chief Justices of India had reacted differently to demands for ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’. These hearings in the top court had happened years before the 2023 G-20 dinner invite described President Droupadi Murmu as the ‘President of Bharat’ sparking a row over whether the government was planning to drop ‘India’ and keep just ‘Bharat’. Thakur told …

‘Will they change Bharat to BJP?': Arvind Kejriwal’s sharp reaction on G20 invite row
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Will they change Bharat to BJP?': Arvind Kejriwal’s sharp reaction on G20 invite row

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday gave an incisive response to the row over the use of ‘President of Bharat’ in place of the traditional ‘President of India’ in the official dinner invitation of foreign dignitaries to the upcoming G20 Summit. The Aam Aadmi Party convenor asked whether the ruling party in the Centre would change the country's name …

Is India about to change its name?
1 year, 3 months ago

Is India about to change its name?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An official invite for India’s …

From India to Bharat: A brief history of the many names of the country
1 year, 3 months ago

From India to Bharat: A brief history of the many names of the country

Firstpost  

Will India soon be called Bharat? “The adoption of India suggests how colonial nomenclature signalled changes in perspectives and helped to usher in an understanding of the subcontinent as a single, bounded and British political territory,” Barrow writes in the article titled “From Hindustan to India: Naming change in changing names.” The Constitution says… In his book “The Discovery of …

India vs Bharat: Opposition cites Constitution, BJP brandishes culture, history
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Bharat: Opposition cites Constitution, BJP brandishes culture, history

Firstpost  

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the grand old party had a problem with everything, adding that the country was ‘Bharat’ and would always remain ‘Bharat’ The invitation for G20 dinner in the name of the ‘President of Bharat’ rather than India, has sparked a major dust-up between the ruling BJP and the Opposition that recently named its broad alliance …

G20 invite fuels speculation about legislation to rename India as Bharat
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 invite fuels speculation about legislation to rename India as Bharat

Hindustan Times  

The Union government could introduce a bill during the special session of Parliament from September 18-22 to officially rename India as Bharat. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rashtrapati Bhawan’s invite for the G20 dinner on September 9 in the name of “President of Bharat” instead of the usual “President of India”. “I …

'Republic of Bharat': Assam CM's post adds to media buzz claiming Govt may declare India's official name as 'Bharat'
1 year, 3 months ago

'Republic of Bharat': Assam CM's post adds to media buzz claiming Govt may declare India's official name as 'Bharat'

Op India  

The announcement of a special session of Parliament from 18 to 22 September has created a lot of buzz in media and political circles. REPUBLIC OF BHARAT – happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL — Himanta Biswa Sarma September 5, 2023 It is pertinent to note that Assam CM Sarma had earlier changed …

From ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’? Opposition's charge on Presidential invite for G20 dinner
1 year, 3 months ago

From ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’? Opposition's charge on Presidential invite for G20 dinner

Hindustan Times  

The opposition parties on Tuesday alleged that the Rashtrapati Bhavan had sent out an invite for a G20 dinner, with the invite reading ‘President of Bharat’ instead of the ‘President of India.' The Congress' Jairam Ramesh stated sarcastically that the Article 1 of the Constitution must now be changed to ‘Bharat, that was India.’ AAP's Raghav Chadha shared a screenshot …

INDIA a work in progress, adds Bharat to its tagline
1 year, 5 months ago

INDIA a work in progress, adds Bharat to its tagline

The Hindu  

A day after naming itself ‘INDIA’, the Opposition coalition added Bharat to its tagline. The name chosen by 26 Opposition parties — Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance, or INDIA — sparked off a political controversy, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had targeted the “colonial” name. “Judega Bharat, Jeetega India,” the Congress party’s official Twitter handle posted on Wednesday, …

India or Bharat? Opposition's new name, Himanta's deleted tweet reignite debate
1 year, 5 months ago

India or Bharat? Opposition's new name, Himanta's deleted tweet reignite debate

India Today  

It's an age-old debate that has got a fresh lease of life. BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was quick to tweet "Congress for India, Modi ji for Bharat". Ultimately, the Constituent Assembly of India settled on a compromise of using both names in Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, stating that "India, that is Bharat, shall …

‘Calling it INDIA Like Naming…’ to ‘INDIA a Union of States’: Twitter Reacts to Oppn Alliance Name
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Calling it INDIA Like Naming…’ to ‘INDIA a Union of States’: Twitter Reacts to Oppn Alliance Name

News 18  

As the 26 Opposition parties announced the name of their 2024 Lok Sabha poll alliance – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance — in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Twitter saw a range of reactions. It’s going to be “a battle between NDA and INDIA” in 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in the meeting, as …

'Central Govt' Is British Raj Phraseology, 'Union Govt' Gives More Unifying Sense: PIL In Delhi High Court To Change Terminology
2 years, 3 months ago

'Central Govt' Is British Raj Phraseology, 'Union Govt' Gives More Unifying Sense: PIL In Delhi High Court To Change Terminology

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought Centre's stand on a public interest litigation seeking directions on it for using the expression "Union Government" instead of "Central Government" in all legislations, orders, notifications, Rules, executive actions and circulars.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad asked the counsel appearing for. The Delhi High Court on …

On BJP reaction to ‘union of states’ comments, Rahul Gandhi says this
2 years, 10 months ago

On BJP reaction to ‘union of states’ comments, Rahul Gandhi says this

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership for criticising his Parliament speech where he made a reference to India as a ‘Union of states’. In the Constitution, we chose to define ourselves as a Union of States,” Gandhi said while addressing a rally in poll-bound Manipur. One definition is that it is a …

Plea for renaming India as ‘Bharat’ can go to Centre as representation: Supreme Court
4 years, 6 months ago

Plea for renaming India as ‘Bharat’ can go to Centre as representation: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that a plea to change India’s name exclusively to ‘Bharat’ be converted into a representation and forwarded to the Union government for an appropriate decision. India is already called ‘Bharat’ in the Constitution”, Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde orally said in a virtual court hearing. The cry was ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’.” …

Plea To Change 'India' As 'Bharat' : SC Refuses Interference; Asks Centre To Treat Writ Petition As Representation
4 years, 6 months ago

Plea To Change 'India' As 'Bharat' : SC Refuses Interference; Asks Centre To Treat Writ Petition As Representation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Government to treat a writ petition seeking direction to change the name of the country as "Bharat" from "India" as a representation and to take a decision on the same.A bench headed by CJI SA Bobde observed that the Court cannot pass any directions to amend the Constitution for such name change. …

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