Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 10, 2026, the Bill seeks to change the name of the state of Kerala to “Keralam” in the First Schedule of the Constitution. The government on Tuesday passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha to rename 'Kerala' as 'Keralam'. The passed Bill now requires passage in the Rajya Sabha and the President's assent to amend the First Schedule of the Constitution. What is the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 10, 2026, the Bill seeks to change the name of the state of Kerala to “Keralam” in the First Schedule of the Constitution. Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha BillsMeanwhile, out of 11 Bills cleared by the Lok Sabha in the current session, nine have been passed without debate due to persistent parliamentary disruptions.