From Kerala to Keralam: Lok Sabha Passes Historic Name Change Bill, 70-Year-Old Identity Demand Moves Closer to RealityMajor Constitutional Milestone: Lok Sabha passes Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, paving the way for renaming Kerala as Keralam. The Bill was moved in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai for consideration and passing. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 proposes that the state’s name be changed from Kerala to Keralam in constitutional records, government documents and official references. After completing the required consultations and legal review, the bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha for legislative approval. The passage of the bill in Lok Sabha is an important milestone, but the process will continue with further parliamentary procedures.