Will India be renamed to Bharat by 2025?

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The government wants to rename India to Bharat:

https://www.cnbctv18.com/politics/india-to-rename-bharat-resolution-in-parliament-special-session-say-sources-17719781.htm

If, by the end of 2024, India is officially known as Bharat, and the name is used primarily in official communication, this market resolves YES. The market resolves YES even if the name change is rescinded, as long as it goes into effect

Govt to bring resolution to rename India as Bharat in Parliament Special Session, say sources

The resolution is likely to be taken up in the Special Session of Parliament. The move is being seen to avoid confusion with the Opposition alliance INDIA.

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The dual naming of the country as "India" in English and "Bharat" in Hindi has deep historical, constitutional, and cultural roots. The names "India" and "Bharat" have both been recognized in the Constitution under Article 1(1). While the English version emphasizes "India" as the primary name, the Hindi version emphasizes "Bharat." Historically, names like "India" and its variants have foreign origins and are used primarily by outsiders. On the other hand, "Bharat" has indigenous roots and cultural significance. The Supreme Court has twice rejected renaming 'India' to 'Bharat' in 2016 and 2020. Changing the naming convention could have profound cultural, identity, and international implications and may divert attention from pressing challenges like unemployment, inequality, and environmental degradation. So, India can't be renamed as 'Bharat'.

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https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/the-name-game-bharat-vs-india#:~:text=%22Bharat%22%20is%20a%20historical%20and,Indian%20National%20Developmental%20Inclusive%20Alliance).

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I don't think so cuz India is a democratic country and every state needs to accept this. Most states wouldn't. If the govt change it despite indians not wanting, then there might be strikes nd all in the future for this.