Is BJP changing India to Bharat? Congress sees a conspiracy
Party lashes out at Centre after Rashtrapati Bhawan sends out invite for a G20 dinner in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of 'President of India'
The Congress on Tuesday (September 5) alleged that the ‘Union of States’ is under assault under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it claimed that a G20 dinner invite refers to the President as “President of Bharat” instead of the usual reference – “President of India”.
"So the news is indeed true. Rashtrapati Bhawan has sent out an invite for a G20 dinner on Sept 9th in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of the usual 'President of India'," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.
"Now, Article 1 in the Constitution can read: “Bharat, that was India, shall be a Union of States.” But now even this “Union of States” is under assault," Ramesh alleged.
The G20 Summit is being held in the national capital from September 9 to 10 under India's presidency and several heads of state from across the world, including US President Joe Biden, are attending the event.
“Mr. Modi can continue to distort history and divide India, that is Bharat, that is a Union of States. But we will not be deterred. After all, what is the objective of INDIA parties? It is BHARAT—Bring Harmony, Amity, Reconciliation And Trust. Judega BHARAT Jeetega INDIA!" Ramesh said in another post.
(With inputs from agencies)