Name change from India to “Bharat”
The renaming of India to “Bharat” represents a strategically calculated political move by the ruling government in response to the emergence of the opposition’s “INDIA” coalition ahead of the 2024 Indian general election. This decision has ignited passionate internal debates ranging from support for...
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| Format: | Commentary |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/170868 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The renaming of India to “Bharat” represents a strategically calculated political move by the ruling government in response to the emergence of the opposition’s “INDIA” coalition ahead of the 2024 Indian general election. This decision has ignited passionate internal debates ranging from support for the preservation of India’s identity to practical concerns and the potential diversion from more pressing issues. There are also implications for international diplomacy. |
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