Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to move a resolution to rename the country ‘Bharat’ during a five-day special session in parliament starting September 18, reported Indian media on Tuesday.
According to media reports, the Indian Constitution currently refers to the country as “India, that is Bharat…”, but there’s a high demand to amend it to simply “Bharat”.
They added that the demand has intensified over time and sources have said New Delhi may bring a resolution to rename India.
Advocates for the name change believe that having a single, indigenous name for the country will instill “a sense of national pride and reinforce the country’s rich cultural heritage.”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, “Republic of Bharat – happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards Amrit Kaal.”—Web Desk
