Correspondent
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Concerns on Opposition Alliance's 'INDIA' Name.
Using social media platform Twitter, CM Sarma drew historical comparisons to illustrate his point. He cited how the British employed the name "East India Company" to colonize India in the past, and also mentioned how extremist groups like the Mujahideen and Al-Qaeda have used terms like "Indian Mujahideen (IM)" and "Al Qaeda Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)" to target the country.
Emphasizing the resilience of Bharat (India), Sarma asserted that despite such challenges, the nation will emerge victorious once again. He had previously criticized the opposition alliance's choice of name "INDIA," arguing that it was a name imposed during the British colonial era.
The Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, had announced the new name "Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance" for the opposition coalition, which is set to contest against the ruling NDA in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This renaming decision has sparked political banter and debates surrounding the historical significance and national identity of India.
It remains to be seen how this issue will unfold and what further discussions and responses it will evoke from both the ruling and opposition parties. As the 2024 elections draw near, the political landscape is likely to be shaped by these exchanges and interpretations of national identity.