Kerala To Become Keralam, Now BJP MP Wants Bengal Renamed Paschim Banga
BJP MP Bhattacharya supported the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which proposes renaming Kerala as Keralam, during a Rajya Sabha debate. He noted that residents have fought for this change for decades. Following this, Bhattacharya suggested renaming West Bengal to Paschim Banga, indicating a broader push for regional identity. The bill's progress will be closely monitored.