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Politics
Kerala to be Renamed Keralam
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to rename Kerala as Keralam amidst opposition protests. This move is expected to formalize the state's name in Malayalam.
The Lok Sabha has recently passed two significant bills, one of which aims to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam. This decision has been met with opposition protests, indicating a divide in opinion on the matter. The renaming is intended to align the state's name with its Malayalam equivalent, reflecting the local language and culture. The passage of the bill marks a notable development in the state's history, with potential implications for its identity and administration. As the bill progresses, it will be interesting to observe how the renaming affects the state's image and interactions, both domestically and internationally.