India's Name Change to Bharat: Controversy and Nationalist Push

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There is speculation that the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to change the country's name from "India" to "Bharat" by amending the Constitution. This suspicion arose after invitations to the G20 summit referred to the President as the "President of Bharat" instead of the usual "President of India." The demand to rename India as Bharat has gained momentum, with some arguing that the current name symbolizes colonial slavery. Opposition parties have criticized the move, while BJP leaders defend it as an effort to honor the country's heritage.
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