Nudged by RSS-linked body, several universities replace ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’

Rani Durgavati University in Jabalpur has decided to use 'Bharat' instead of 'India' on all its degrees and marksheets, in both Hindi and English. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Rajesh Kumar Verma, confirmed this change, which is set to be implemented henceforth. This decision is significant as it reflects a larger trend of universities adopting 'Bharat' in their official documents. The change is reportedly influenced by an RSS-linked body, which has been advocating for the use of 'Bharat' over 'India'. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend a convocation at Rani Durgavati University, where the new degrees with 'Bharat' will be awarded. The use of 'Bharat' is seen as a way to promote the country's cultural and national identity. The university's decision to use 'Bharat' in both Hindi and English marksheets and degrees is a notable development in this context. The implementation of this change is expected to be uniform across all university documents, ensuring consistency in the use of 'Bharat' instead of 'India'. The G20 summit is also mentioned in the context of the use of the word 'Bharat', although the exact connection is not specified. The decision by Rani Durgavati University to adopt 'Bharat' is part of a broader trend, with several other universities also making similar changes. The use of 'Bharat' is intended to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and national identity, and its adoption by universities is seen as a significant step in this direction.