The Central govt, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is reportedly considering a significant constitutional change by removing the word “India” from the Constitution, according to informed sources. This initiative is in line with the government’s commitment to liberate the nation from a “slavery mentality” and any related elements, as emphasized during the ongoing “Amrit Kaal” campaign.
During the upcoming Special Session of Parliament, scheduled from September 18-22, the government is expected to introduce Bills. Bills related to the proposal to omit the word India. This move comes as India achieves global recognition for recent successes such as the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission. Along with the launch of the Aditya L-1 solar mission, which are likely to be discussed during the session.
Govt: Bill Proposal to Replace ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’
The agenda for the Special Session is yet to be officially announced. Discussions are expected to include the G20 Summit. It is hosted by India on September 9-10, and related events leading up to the main summit. Furthermore, there will be deliberations on a roadmap to transform India into a “Developed Country” by 2047.
The government’s intent to remove the word ‘India’ from the expression ‘India, that is Bharat’ used in the definition of India in Article-1 of the Indian Constitution is a significant proposal. This move aligns with statements made by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, advocating the use of ‘Bharat’ instead of ‘India.’
Government Initiatives to Break Free from Slavery Mentality
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while highlighting the five vows of the Amrit Kaal, has emphasized the need to break free from the mentality of slavery. To achieve this goal, the government has undertaken various measures. It includes changes in education policy, renaming streets and places associated with colonial history. Also replacing statues of colonial figures with those of Indian luminaries, and amending outdated laws like the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act.
During the Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah criticized these colonial-era laws. It led to the introduction of new bills, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Also Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, to replace the existing ones.
Furthermore, BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal proposed the use of only the term Bharat. It was proposed instead of ‘India,’ referring to ‘India’ as a symbol of colonial slavery.
These developments reflect the government’s commitment to fostering a sense of national identity rooted in the heritage and history of ‘Bharat’ and its continuous efforts to free the country from any remnants of colonial influence.
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