The issue of changing India's name to Bharat has been a topic of debate and controversy in recent times.

 The issue of changing India's name to Bharat has been a topic of debate and controversy in recent times. Some people, especially those who support the ruling BJP party, argue that the name Bharat reflects the country's ancient and cultural heritage, and that the name India is a legacy of colonialism. Others, especially those who oppose the BJP, contend that the name India is more inclusive and representative of the country's diversity, and that the name Bharat is a sign of Hindu nationalism.

According to the web search results, there have been several developments related to this issue in 2023. For example:

- The government referred to the country as Bharat on official invitations for the G20 summit, which was hosted by India in September 2023¹².

- The RSS, a right-wing organization that is the ideological parent of the BJP, called for the use of Bharat instead of India, saying that the world needs India and not vice versa⁴.

- A group of opposition parties formed an alliance called INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to challenge the BJP in the 2024 elections⁵.

- A petition seeking to change the name of the country to Bharat was filed in the Supreme Court, but it was dismissed as frivolous and vexatious⁶.

The issue of changing India's name to Bharat is not a new one. It has been discussed and debated since the time of independence from British rule in 1947. The constitution of India, which was adopted in 1950, states that the country is known as "India, that is Bharat". However, some people have been dissatisfied with this dual nomenclature and have sought to change it to only Bharat.

The issue of changing India's name to Bharat is not only a matter of semantics or history. It also has implications for the identity and politics of the country. It reflects the different visions and aspirations of different groups and communities in India. It also raises questions about the role and influence of religion, culture, and nationalism in shaping the nation. It is a complex and contentious issue that may not be resolved easily or soon.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 9/9/2023

(1) India to Bharat: Changing the name of a country comes at what cost. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/changing-name-to-bharat-may-cost-india-whopping-rs-14000-crore-report/articleshow/103417579.cms.

(2) 'India that is Bharat works perfectly for me’: Rahul Gandhi from Brussels on changing country's name. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/toi-original/india-that-is-bharat-works-perfectly-for-me-rahul-gandhi-from-brussels-on-changing-countrys-name/videoshow/103525647.cms.

(3) India or Bharat: What’s behind the dispute over the country’s name .... https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/6/india-or-bharat-whats-behind-the-dispute-over-the-countrys-name.

(4) Bharat: why the recent push to change India's name has a hidden agenda. https://theconversation.com/bharat-why-the-recent-push-to-change-indias-name-has-a-hidden-agenda-213105.

(5) Bharat: why the recent push to change India's name has a hidden agenda. https://bing.com/search?q=India+name+changing+issues.

(6) India or Bharat? China advises THIS amid name change row ahead of G20 Summit. https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/india-or-bharat-china-advises-this-amid-name-change-row-ahead-of-g20-summit/ar-AA1gnjsd.