On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Rajya Sabha passed two Bills

Why in news

The Rajya Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to rename the state of Kerala as Keralam following a state assembly resolution.

Background

The Rajya Sabha passed the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The renaming of Kerala to Keralam follows a 2024 resolution by the Kerala State Assembly.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyRajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India.
• FactThe Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, proposes the name 'Keralam' for the state.
• FactThe National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was also passed during the Monsoon Session.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the legislative process involved in renaming a state in India and the significance of state assembly resolutions in the federal structure.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• federal-cooperative federalism
• legislative procedure
• cultural identity and nomenclature

Keywords: federalism · legislative procedure · state autonomy · constitutional mandate

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