Supreme Court’s Stand on the Bharat vs India Debate
The Supreme Court has taken a stance on the controversy surrounding whether the country should be called Bharat or India. This debate has been a topic of discussion in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with prominent politicians like Mulayam Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav expressing their opinions on the matter.
The Invitation Card Controversy
The debate gained momentum when the invitation card for a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, organized for US President Joe Biden and foreign guests during the G-20 Summit in Delhi, referred to the President as the “President of Bharat” instead of “President of India”.
Mulayam Singh Yadav’s Proposal in the UP Assembly
In 2004, the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh promised to amend the Constitution to change the name of the country to Bharat. Mulayam Singh Yadav introduced a proposal in the UP Assembly to send this amendment to the Central Government, and it was passed unanimously.
Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Perspective on Bharat and India
In an interview, Lalu Prasad Yadav explained the difference between Bharat and India. He stated that while Delhi is referred to as India, Bharat is where he resides, implying that the name Bharat is more relatable and accessible.
BJP’s Response to Lalu Yadav’s Video
A viral video of Lalu Yadav explaining the difference between Bharat and India has reached BJP state president Samrat Chaudhary. He shared the video on social media, criticizing Lalu Yadav for advocating for India in the past while opposition parties now have issues with the same term. He urged the INDI Alliance to consider Lalu Yadav’s perspective.
News Summary
- The Supreme Court has taken a stance on the Bharat vs India debate.
- A controversy arose when an invitation card referred to the President of India as the “President of Bharat”.
- Mulayam Singh Yadav proposed amending the Constitution to change the name of the country to Bharat.
- Lalu Prasad Yadav explained the difference between Bharat and India, emphasizing the relatability of Bharat.
- BJP criticized Lalu Yadav for advocating for India in the past and urged the INDI Alliance to consider his perspective.
