President Droupadi Murmu’s use of the term ‘President of Bharat’ in an invitation to G20 leaders has sparked a debate over whether there is a move to change India’s name. While the government has not confirmed any official name change, there have been previous instances of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being referred to as ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’ in protocol documents. Some BJP leaders support the use of the name Bharat, citing a need to move away from a colonial mindset. However, opposition parties see this as a divisive tactic by the government.
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