Kerala to Keralam: As Lok Sabha clears Bill, why the state sought the change
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11, allowing the state to be renamed 'Keralam' in the Constitution. This change follows two unanimous resolutions from the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 2023 and 2024, emphasizing that 'Keralam' reflects the state's name in Malayalam. The name change aims to align the official designation with local language usage.