bharat india constitution: Bharat vs India also sparked intense debate in 1949: Here is how India got its name in Constitution
During the drafting of Indias Constitution, a debate arose as to whether the nation should be officially named Bharat or India. BR Ambedkar proposed the amendment India, that is, Bharat shall be a Union of States, but this sparked a passionate discussion among the members of the Constituent Assembly. Supporters of Bharat argued that it had deep historical and cultural roots, while opponents believed that India was a more fitting name due to its usage in other countries.
Source: indiatimes.com