The Lok Sabha approved two Bills, including the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to rename Kerala as Keralam, despite ongoing Opposition protests and slogan-shouting.
The bills were passed by a voice vote
Aug 11, 2026
05:35 pm
What's the storyThe Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the name of the state from "Kerala" to "Keralam."
The bill was passed by a voice vote amid opposition protests and without any discussion in the House.
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