President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name)

Why in news

President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to officially rename the state of Kerala as Keralam.

Background

The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2026, and the Rajya Sabha on August 12, 2026. The change follows a 2024 resolution by the Kerala Assembly to align the state's official name with its native name.

Facts for Prelims

• Act / BillKerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026: Renames Kerala to Keralam
• FactLok Sabha passed the bill on August 11, 2026; Rajya Sabha on August 12, 2026
• ConstitutionState names are officially recognized through Constitutional amendments/bills

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of linguistic and cultural identity in the renaming of Indian states and the legislative process involved in such constitutional alterations.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• cultural identity
• federal cooperation
• constitutional procedure

Keywords: Constitutional Amendment · Linguistic Identity · Legislative Process · Federalism

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