NEW DELHI – In a move that aligns the official English nomenclature of the state with its native roots, the Union Cabinet approved a bill to change the name of Kerala to “Keralam.” The decision, reported by sources, comes just months ahead of the upcoming state elections and marks a significant step in addressing a long-standing linguistic demand.
The approval follows a formal request from the Kerala Legislative Assembly, which passed a unanimous resolution urging the Central Government to amend the First Schedule of the Constitution. The goal is to ensure the state’s name reflects its identity in Malayalam—the mother tongue of its people.
Restoring Linguistic Identity
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who moved the resolution in the Assembly, emphasized the historical and cultural necessity of the change. He noted that while the state has been referred to as “Keralam” in Malayalam for generations, the Constitution has maintained the anglicized “Kerala” since the state’s formation.
Earlier on February 21, CM Pinarayi mentioned Keralam in one of his tweets.
“The need to unify our identity across all languages is paramount,” the Chief Minister stated during the assembly proceedings. “While we call ourselves Keralam, the official records have lagged behind. This amendment bridges that gap.”
Keralam: The Road Ahead
With the Union Cabinet’s nod, the bill is expected to be introduced in the upcoming session of Parliament. Because the change requires an amendment to the First Schedule of the Constitution, it will necessitate a formal legislative process at the national level.
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