Union Cabinet Approves Renaming of Kerala to Keralam Reflecting Linguistic Heritage

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to rename the state of Kerala as Keralam, reflecting the region's linguistic heritage and cultural identity. The Communist Party of India (CPI) welcomed the decision, describing it as the result of a longstanding democratic demand supported by broad political and social consensus, including a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The change aims to correct colonial-era anglicisation and affirm India's multilingual and federal character.