Rajya Sabha passes bill to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’
The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’ on August 12, 2026. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai emphasized that the name change reflects the culture and emotions of the state. This follows a 2024 resolution from the Kerala assembly urging the central government to amend the Constitution accordingly, highlighting a long-standing demand for recognition.