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Why Modi picked a fight over India's true name
Sep 20, 2023
The podcast explores the naming of India as 'Bharat' during the G20 summit and the historical context. It discusses Dr B.R. Embedkar's fight against caste discrimination and the challenges faced during the partition. The chapter also delves into the struggle to find a unifying term for India and the present political climate under Modi's leadership. Additionally, it highlights the opposition parties calling for the eradication of Hinduism and the formation of the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance.
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- The naming of India as Bharat in the constitution by Dr. B.R. Embedkar aimed to represent all religious and caste groups, including the marginalized untouchables.
- Dr. B.R. Embedkar faced challenges in creating the Indian constitution, working towards equality and unity in a diverse and divided nation.
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The Choice of Naming India Bharat
The podcast explores the choice made by Dr. B.R. Embedkar to give the country two names, India and Bharat. This decision was rooted in India's history of social hierarchy and religious divisions. The name Bharat, derived from an ancient Hindu civilization, represented the majority Hindu population, while the name India acknowledged the British occupation. By including both names in the constitution, Embedkar aimed to represent all religious and caste groups, including the marginalized untouchables.
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