Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move
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India's government replaces 'India' with ancient name 'Bharat' in dinner invitation to G20 guests
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‘India’ Or ‘Bharat’? Country’s Name Change On G20 Invites Sparks Political Row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move
NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government came in for criticism from opposition politicians for ditching the name India for ‘Bharat’ on some official documents.
A state-issued invite to a dinner reception for world leaders during the G20 summit in India referred to the “President of Bharat” — the Hindi or Sanskrit version of India.
