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• The episode of Talking Politics, titled “India vs Bharat | What is the controversy behind the name game?” discusses the recent controversy surrounding the usage of the names India and Bharat to describe the country.

• The ruling BJP government in India has started using the name Bharat in official communication and documents instead of India.
• The Constitution of India uses both the names India and Bharat in its first article, stating that “India that is Bharat” is a union of states. The usage of one name or the other has been mostly contextual.
• The opposition parties under Congress had formed what they called the India Block - the inclusive National developmental Alliance - an oppositional front against the BJP. The BJP did not take kindly to the name, and there has been heated discussion concerning the usage of the name.
• The speech by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at a function in Pune criticized the usage of the name India as it was given to the country by foreigners, and he argued that the name Bharat should be used instead, as a sign of decolonization and assertion of cultural nationalism.
• Some senior ministers in the government admitted that the opposition should not have appropriated the name of the country to name their block of parties and suggested that either the opposition changes its name or the country be called Bharat in English communications.
• The Constitution debate, which took two and a half years to form the Constitution of India, had discussions on what the country should be called, from Bharat, bharatvas, Bharat Bhumi, Hindustan to Bharat Desh. Finally, the matter was put to rest by Constitution framer Dr BR Ambedkar, who reminded the house that the name Bharat was not opposed by anyone, and Article 1 India that is Bharat is a union of States was formally adopted.
• Jai Sai Deepak has written a book titled “India that is Bharat” that has the same name as the first article of the Constitution. The book may discuss the ideas and concepts involved in the debates over the usage of the names India and Bharat, and the significance and cultural importance of the name Bharat.
• The name Bharat has deep cultural associations, and it is believed to have been named after the ancient king Bharata, described in the Indian epic “Mahabharata.”
• The debate over the usage of the names is not just political but also related to civilizational identity, heritage and ideological positions. Symbols and classifications are used to frame the issues of nationalism and cultural

• The transcript provides an overview of the history of ancient India, discussing the earliest civilization along the Indus River Valley, which was startlingly well-urbanized and had standardized building bricks, streets laid out on a grid system, built-in sewage systems, and massive public baths.
• The civilization had trade networks with Mesopotamia and evidence of long-term refinement in their urban planning. Despite being a Bronze Age civilization, no weapons were found, and it seems they were peaceful.
• The Aryan migration from Central Asia brought the Vedic peoples, storytellers, who wrote holy scriptures called the Vedas and were the basis of Hinduism. The Upanishads, a series of philosophical texts, were also developed by Vedic thinkers, discussing topics from the cycle of reincarnation to the consequences of our actions and our sense of self within the universe.
• The caste system was established when the Aryans came across the native Adivasi people, and underwent stratification by profession rather than by ethnic group, with the Brahmin priests at the top and the sub-caste Untouchables fully ostracized.
• The Ramayana and Mahabharata epics blend fact and myth and narrate the human philosophical truths of the core of both epics. The latter story has famous sections, including the Bhagavad Gita, which discusses the internal struggle of the hero Arjuna to do his duty even when it is difficult.
• These core texts have shaped much of Indian culture up to modern times. This includes Hinduism, which is unique for its continuity from ancient origins to widespread modern practice.
• Beyond these texts, there is a lack of historical documentation for several centuries, but evidence is found in the 600 through 300s BC of a loose collection of independent states.
• The video only provides background information on Ancient India, which could be useful but does not specifically address how to read the book “India that is Bharat” in simple words.

• There is speculation about renaming India to Bharat after the use of “President of Bharat” on official invitations and documents referring to the Prime Minister of Bharat during his visit to Indonesia
• A political war of words has started among leaders and several senior government ministers pointing out the use of Bharat as a statement against a colonial mindset
• Speculations over the renaming has prompted some politicians to put forward a resolution later this month to change the country’s name
• Union Minister Anurag Thakur rejected rumors of the renaming, stating that the use of the word Bharat is reflected in the Constitution
• Some senior government ministers have pointed out that the decision to use the word Bharat is a big statement against Colonial mindset
• The name Bharat is a Sanskrit name for the country and can be traced back to Quranic literature and the Epic Mahabharata in which Indians are believed to be the descendants of King Bharat
• The name India traces its origin to the river Sindhu and has been used to refer to the subcontinent as a whole for many centuries, dating back to the ancient Greek historians
• After gaining freedom, India’s new leaders did not do away with the usage of the name India and incorporated it in official documents
• The name change has passionately debated in the constituent assembly
• Opposition parties criticized the central government accusing it of blatant abuse of power to change the nature and character of the country.
• Some celebs have also reacted to the name change
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• J Sai Deepak has written a book titled “India, that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution”
• The book explores the influence of European ‘colonial consciousness’ on Bharat as the successor state to the Indic civilisation and the origins of the Indian Constitution.
• The book presents ‘Decoloniality’ as a civilisational imperative, in various important spheres, to liberate Bharat’s distinctive indigeneity.
• Relevant scholars are noted, such as Jada Natsharkar, Herilla Sarda, GC Pandey, contemporary scholars like Meenakshi Jain, and Sitaram Goyal.
• J Sai Deepak is described as an engineer-turned lawyer, practicing as an arguing counsel before the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi.
• J Sai Deepak has been a part of several landmark matters, including the popular Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.
• J Sai Deepak writes passionately on constitutional issues and delivers lectures on law.
• The video and transcript are labeled for “Plural India,” a reference to the web platform that published it.
• The person in the video encourages the reader to read works written by RC Majumdar and sitaram goyal.
• The person in the video implores the reader to reject the idea that they are defeated society and to negate this nonsense from your head.
• The speaker describes the frustration of hearing the same question repeatedly and asking where people are getting the opinions that suggest India is a defeated society.
• The speaker notes that many Indian history books and works provide a Western-derived perspective that obscures and undermines the country’s achievements. As such, the speaker recommends seeking reading materials in ancestral languages, Tamil Telugu, Bengali, Assamese, and so on.
• The speaker proclaims that the Hindu community is the most in need of an invasive surgical strike to reclaim its civilizational space, language, and knowledge.
• The speaker peppers his talk with references to Alexander the Great and the Magadha army, showcasing some of the ways that India has resisted foreign domination.
• The video also notes that the work of scholars such as Audrey Tushki — who hijacks and monopolizes the Sanskrit language and its religious practices — strikes a tone of oppressive arrogance that disinherits India’s own rich traditions.
• The speaker repeatedly stresses the importance of reading widely for oneself, stating that Indian history is diverse.
• The talk encourages a collective approach to understanding India’s history, enjoining listeners to pass on

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