Govt. notifies ‘Keralam’ as new name for State effective Tuesday
The Union Home Ministry has officially notified the renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam' following legislative approval. The change is set to take effect on August 25, 2026, after receiving presidential assent.
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Renaming a state involves significant constitutional and administrative adjustments, reflecting regional identity and political consensus.
The Union Home Ministry has notified ‘Keralam’ as the new name for the State effective Tuesday.
In a gazette notification issued on Tuesday, the Union Home Ministry said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026, the Central government hereby appoints the 25th day of August, 2026, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.”
Earlier this month, President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to a Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, turning the legislation into a law.
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill on August 11, followed by the Rajya Sabha the next day.
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