NEW DELHI: The BJP MP has given a new dimension to the India-Bharat name dispute that started after the opposition parties named their front 'INDIA'. Naresh Bansal, MP from Uttarakhand, demanded that the country's name should amended in the constitution as it depicts colonial slavery. PT Usha, a member of the Vice-Chairman panel, controlled the assembly at that time.

"The British changed Bharat's name to India. Under Article 1, the Constitution states: 'India, that is Bharat'. Our country has been known by the name 'Bharat' for thousands of years ... it is this country's ancient name and is found in ancient Sanskrit texts. The name 'India' was given by the colonial Raj and is thus a symbol of slavery. The name India should be removed from the Constitution.", Naresh Bansal said.