Union Cabinet Approves Proposal to Change State Name from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam'
The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government's proposal to change the state's name to 'Keralam', reflecting the name used in the Malayalam language. The process follows a resolution passed by the Kerala Assembly in June 2024. Under Article 3 of the Constitution, the President will now refer the 'Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026' to the State Legislative Assembly for its views. Following this, the Union government will introduce the legislation in Parliament. This move aligns with the linguistic basis on which states were originally formed in 1956.
Key Points
- The name change aims to align the official name with the state's linguistic and cultural identity in Malayalam.
- Article 3 of the Indian Constitution provides the procedure for altering the name, area, or boundaries of any state.
- The Union Cabinet's approval is a critical step before the President recommends the bill to Parliament.
- The First Schedule of the Constitution currently records the state's name as 'Kerala'.
Exam Facts
- Article 3 of the Constitution governs the alteration of state names.
- The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 is the proposed legislation.
- States Reorganisation Act date: November 1, 1956.
- The Kerala Assembly passed the resolution on June 24, 2024.
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