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 India's 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