Bharat on Modi's Table Captures Attention as Magazine for G20 Guests Explains Its Name

The 24-page magazine titled "Bharat: The Mother of Democracy" has been created specifically for the G20 Summit, with plans for distribution among delegates and journalists. During the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's table prominently displayed the "Bharat" country tag, emphasizing the country's name. This follows President Droupadi Murmu's invitation to a dinner event in the name of the "President of Bharat."

Notably, the magazine, "Bharat: The Mother of Democracy," is swiftly disappearing from bookracks at the G20 Summit's international media center at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan. On the second page, the magazine explains its title, asserting that "Bharat" is the official name of the country as stated in the Constitution and discussed during the period of 1946-48, which preceded the adoption of the constitution.

The distribution of a magazine referring to the country as "Bharat" among foreign G20 delegates and journalists is a clear indication that the name "Bharat," although largely used interchangeably with "India" domestically, is now the preferred international nomenclature.

While India held the G20 presidency, it was under the name "Bharat" that the Delhi Declaration was announced on September 9, marking a significant shift.

This magazine, published by the Union government, has been specifically designed for the summit and is being distributed free of charge to delegates and journalists. It delves into the country's democratic heritage, tracing the Indian civilization's origins to the "Sindhu-Saraswati civilization" (6000 BCE - 2000 BCE), commonly known as the "Indus Valley Civilization" in history books.

The magazine also highlights historical periods such as "Ramayana: Beyond 2000 BCE" and "Mahabharata: Beyond 1100 BCE," asserting their historical authenticity rather than considering them purely mythological events. It further references the Chinese monk Fa Hsien's travels to India in the 5th century CE and explores various eras in India's history, including Mahajanapada and Gantantra, Buddhism, Jainism, and the contributions of figures like Megasthenes and Kautilya.

Notably, the magazine acknowledges Akbar, the 3rd Mughal Padishah, as an "Understanding Monarch" who embraced a democratic ethos and promoted the welfare of all, regardless of religion. It describes his democratic thinking as ahead of its time.

The magazine concludes with a discussion of the years from 1952 to 2023, highlighting all the prime ministers of the country and the peaceful transitions of power. This comprehensive publication aims to showcase India's rich historical and democratic legacy on the global stage.

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