Stating that there is no controversy on the issue, Sangma said, “If I speak in Hindi, I will use the word Bharat, if I speak in English I’ll use India. The Constitution is very clear that India is Bharat. There’s no controversy but I think we are creating a controversy where there is no controversy.”
In this article, Hub News reached out to many youths, the most important constituent of the society, and gauge their understanding of the implications of the name. Hub News also interacted with academicians, lawyers and the people on the street to get a more comprehensive understanding.
According to Article 1 of the Constitution, “India, that is, Bharat, shall be a Union of States.” It's crucial to emphasise that Article 1 of the Constitution recognises both 'India' and 'Bharat' as official names for the country.
Two days ago, controversy erupted after the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, suggested that India: must be switched to Bharat
