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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sheikh Saaliq

India's government replaces 'India' with ancient name 'Bharat' in dinner invitation to G20 guests

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An official invite for India’s G20 summit has fuelled rumours that the government is considering changing the country’s name to the Hindi word “Bharat”.

Photos widely shared across social media showed the invite, meant for foreign dignitaries landing in New Delhi this week, with the words “President of Bharat” emblazoned on it instead of the usual “President of India”.

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