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18 August 2026

Renaming Kerala to Keralam

The renaming of a state involves the formal application of Article 3 of the Constitution and requires a constitutional amendment to the First Schedule, making it a clear example of federal legislative procedure.

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Notes

  • President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, officially renaming the state to Keralam.
  • The legislation was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2026, and the Rajya Sabha on August 12, 2026.
  • The process originated from a unanimous resolution passed by the Kerala State Assembly in 2024, which was subsequently forwarded to the Union government.
  • The renaming requires amendments to the First Schedule of the Constitution of India.
  • The legal mechanism for the name change is governed by Article 3 of the Constitution, which empowers Parliament to alter the name of any state.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional procedure for the alteration of the name of a state in India. How does the role of the State Legislature and the Parliament interact under Article 3 of the Constitution? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to alter the name of a state?

  2. Which schedule of the Constitution of India requires amendment to reflect the change in a state's name?

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