Recently, an invitation sparked a "name change movement" controversy, and the Indian government has not yet responded, while some opponents say such an act is "small and big".
The incident reportedly began with an invitation letter issued by an Indian businessman. In a letter, the businessman invited a Canadian client to attend a conference in India, but used a rather "haughty" term in addressing the client, which has some pejorative connotations in the Indian language. The businessman then stated that he did not know the meaning of the term and was willing to "take back" the title.
However, the incident sparked a "name change movement" in which many Indian netizens began to change their names on social media to avoid including any words and phrases that were previously considered derogatory.
Some proponents see it as an important cultural revision, pushing Indian society toward greater inclusion and respect. They point out that such actions can help people pay more attention to the words they use so as not to inadvertently offend others.
However, some opponents argue that such actions are "small and big" and could lead to unnecessary division and controversy. They point out that we cannot abandon the entire language system just because certain words or phrases are considered pejorative. Instead, we should strive to educate people on the correct use of language in order to build a more inclusive and respectful society.
At present, the Indian government has not responded to the matter. However, the incident has already attracted global attention and sparked intense discussion and debate in India. All parties hope that the government will come up with a clear attitude and solution to guarantee the cultural diversity and social stability of the country.