Kerala to ‘Keralam’: Union Cabinet approves changing name of state
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”. This decision follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Assembly in June 2024, urging the Union government to change the state’s name. The proposed Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will be referred to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for its views before being introduced in Parliament. The process requires presidential approval and involves a constitutional amendment process.
25 FEB 2026
— Times of India
The Indian Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam, a move welcomed by the UAE's Malayali community.
— The Guardian
The Indian cabinet approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam, aligning its official English name with its pronunciation in Malayalam.
— The Hindu
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala as Keralam, prompting positive reactions from the tourism industry and some netizens.
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