TNPSC Thervupettagam

Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026

February 27 , 2026 19 hrs 0 min 14 0
  • The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to change the name of Kerala to “Keralam.”
  • The proposal was based on a resolution passed unanimously by the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
  • The President will refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to the State Legislature under Article 3 of the Constitution of India for its views.
  • After receiving the views, the Union Government will seek the President’s recommendation to introduce the Bill in Parliament.
  • Article 3 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to alter the name of any existing State by law.

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