Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28pm on 05 Sep 2023,Tuesday India
With buzz growing over India potentially being renamed 'Bharat', this Firstpost explainer traces the origins and historical usage of the two terms. While 'India' emerged from foreign references to the Indus river, 'Bharat' has roots in ancient Indian texts. The Constitution uses both names interchangeably. The recent 'Bharat' reference in President Murmu's G20 dinner invites has fueled speculation that the government may initiate a formal name change to move away from the "slavery mentality" as per PM Modi. While a single name could emphasize national identity, India's global brand recognition and integration across languages, regions and diverse groups hangs in the balance if the renaming moves forward.
