President Droupadi Murmu has approved the bill renaming Kerala as Keralam
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, renaming the state of Kerala to Keralam.
Background
The bill was passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in 2026 following a 2024 resolution by the Kerala Assembly. The name change involves amendments to the First Schedule of the Constitution under the powers granted by Article 3.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 3 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to alter the name, boundaries, or areas of any state.
- ConstitutionThe First Schedule of the Constitution contains the names of the States and Union Territories.
- FactThe Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, was the legislative vehicle for the name change.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional provisions and the federal implications involved in the alteration of state names and boundaries in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Parliamentary supremacy under Article 3
- Federal cooperation and state consent
- Cultural identity and linguistic preservation
Keywords: Constitutional Amendment · Federalism · State Autonomy · Legislative Process
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