India's Potential Name Change to 'Bharat' Sparks Heated Debate

The Indian government referred to the country as "Bharat" instead of "India" in a recent G20 summit dinner invitation.
"Bharat" comes from ancient Sanskrit and is used interchangeably with "India" in India.
Supporters of the name change view "India" as a colonial relic, while critics cite the name's global recognition.
Speculation suggests the ruling BJP party may formally propose renaming India as "Bharat."
If implemented, the name change could take years and cost billions of dollars.