RSS-Linked Body Launches Campaign to Use ‘Bharat’ Instead of ‘India’

An organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) initiated a nationwide campaign advocating for the use of ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India’ in official and common usage. The campaign was launched at 200 locations across the country, aiming to collect one million signatures by March 21. Proponents argue that ‘Bharat’ reflects the country’s indigenous identity and heritage, while critics view the move as an attempt to impose a particular ideological narrative.The initiative has sparked debates on national identity and constitutional nomenclature.