Lok Sabha passes Bill to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’
Summary
- The Lok Sabha has passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026.
- The Bill seeks to change the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam.
- The name change is intended to align the State's name with its Malayalam equivalent.
Key Facts
- · Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026
- · Name change from Kerala to Keralam
- · Approved by Lok Sabha
Why it matters
The renaming of a State reflects a change in its identity and can have implications for its branding, tourism, and administrative procedures.
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