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Union Cabinet Approves Kerala's Name Change to Keralam

2/24/2026

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The Union Cabinet approved renaming Kerala to "Keralam" on February 24, 2026, ahead of assembly elections.
The move follows the June 2024 unanimous Kerala Legislative Assembly resolution supporting the name.
The proposal requires a constitutional amendment and parliamentary approval under Article 3.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said "Keralam" reflects the state's historical roots.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned potential new demonyms for residents.

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The Union Cabinet approved renaming Kerala to "Keralam" on February 24, 2026, ahead of assembly elections.
The move follows the June 2024 unanimous Kerala Legislative Assembly resolution supporting the name.
The proposal requires a constitutional amendment and parliamentary approval under Article 3.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said "Keralam" reflects the state's historical roots.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned potential new demonyms for residents.