“Bharat” vs “India”: Debating Identity and Nationalism in Hindu Nationalist Discourse

G-20 Summit Dinner Party Sparks Controversy with Reference to India as “Bharat“ Introduction The upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi has ignited a heated debate over India‘s name. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has referred to India as “Bharat” in the invites for a dinner party, a move that critics argue is indicative of a […]

India’s Dinner Invitation Reinforces Cultural Heritage with Name Change to ‘Bharat’

Modi’s Government Replaces “India” with “Bharat” in G20 Summit Dinner Invitations A Symbolic Name Change Reflecting Hindu Nationalist Party’s Objectives The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has stirred controversy by replacing the name “India” with the Sanskrit word “Bharat” in the dinner invitations sent to attendees of the upcoming Group of 20 […]