<h5>Is India’s name really being changed?</h5><p>Recently, Indian President Droupadi Murmu sent out a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/india-takes-over-g20-presidency">G20</a> dinner invitation. On that invitation, "President of Bharat" was written instead of "President of India." This caused speculation among many that the government is planning to change India’s name to Bharat.</p><p>There has yet to be an official confirmation regarding the name change. However, many believe that changing the country's official name could be the reason for holding a special five-day session of Parliament from 18th September 2023.</p><h5>Why would India’s name be changed?</h5><p>Though the name change is speculation, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) government has been trying to remove any symbols of British rule from India. Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi frequently refers to India as Bharat. This term comes from ancient Hindu texts written in Sanskrit.</p><p>Many members of the BJP have previously asked that India’s name be changed, as the name “India” was adopted during British rule.</p><h5>What has to be done to change the name?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/is-india-s-name-being-changed%2FConstitution_of_India.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=e41927b1-ea5f-464f-ae55-0d3e44a2125a"><figcaption>The Constitution of India. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0</figcaption></figure><p>Experts say that in Article 1 of the Constitution, it is written that “India, that is Bharat, shall be a union of states." These two terms are not interchangeable. Also, any name change from India to Bharat will require multiple amendments.</p><p>Another expert says that to change the name, the Constitution has to be amended. Article 1 must be changed. This will result in changes in all other articles. Anywhere the word “India” is used will have to be changed too. The country can only have one name. Two names cannot be used interchangeably, as this would cause confusion</p><h5>What is everybody’s reaction regarding the name change?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/is-india-s-name-being-changed%2FIIT_-_Delhi_-_Entrance.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=f690c258-18be-4242-b56a-d70632f1b8c2"><figcaption>The entrance of IIT Delhi. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0</figcaption></figure><p>Many members of the BJP are in favour of the name being changed. Many others, like former India cricketer Virender Sehwag, also favour changing the name. The opposition parties, and many more people, have opposed the name change.</p><p>Many citizens have asked on social media whether organisations like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the State Bank of India (SBI), etc., have to change their names or not. Some asked what would happen to the passports, as the words "Republic of India" are on the front. So, we will have to wait and see what decision the Indian government makes.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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