NEW DELHI: Centre is likely to approve the proposal to change the name of Kerala to Keralam in a cabinet meet scheduled on Tuesday.Union ministers have been asked to reach early as there may a photo session before cabinet meet. Interestingly, this will the first cabinet meeting at the Seva Teerth — the new PMO and Cabinet Secretariat.This comes after Kerala state assembly passed a resolution urging the center to bring in a Constitutional amendment to change the State’s name to ‘Keralam’ from ‘Kerala.’ Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution calling for measures under Article 3 of the Constitution to rename the state to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule. He stated that the name ‘Keralam’ is used in Malayalam and emphasised that the demand for a unified Kerala for Malayalam-speaking communities has been prominent since the national freedom struggle.”The name of our state is written as Kerala in the First Schedule of the Constitution. This assembly requests the Centre to take immediate steps to amend it as ‘Keralam’ under Article 3 of the Constitution and have it renamed as ‘Keralam’ in all the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution,” Vijayan said.A resolution seeking to officially change the state’s name was unanimously passed on August 2023. The resolution asked the Centre to change the name of the state to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule of the Constitution. Similarly the resolution wanted the Centre to change the name as ‘Keralam’ in all languages under the Eighth Schedule.However, upon detailed verification, it was found that such an amendment required only in the First Schedule of the Constitution.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Very Significant’: Expert Highlights Mark Carney’s India Agenda Ahead Of Key Meet With ModiIndian Envoy Praises NSA Ajit Doval’s Ottawa Visit As India, Canada Seal Strong Security Action PlanTharoor Lauds Modi Govt’s Move To Replace Lutyens’ Statue With Rajaji’s Bust At Rashtrapati BhavanKamal Maula Mosque At MP’s Bhojshala Built Using Parts Of Ancient Temples: ASICanada PM Mark Carney’s First India Trip Finalised, Major Focus On Uranium, Defence And Trade DealsAll Seven On Board Ranchi-Delhi Air Ambulance Killed In Crash In Jharkhand’s ChatraIndia’s First Counter-Terror Doctrine PRAHAAR: Playbook To Counter Hybrid Terror To RadicalisationBeechcraft C90 Air Ambulance Lost Radar Contact 23 Minutes After Takeoff From RanchiIndia’s Biggest Airport At Jewar To Be Opened By PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Announces In SingaporeRahul Meets ‘Mohammad Deepak’ Who Confronted Bajrang Dal Members; Defended Muslim Shopkeeper123PhotostoriesTravelling to Singapore What tourists should never do in the ‘Fine City’Forget Idli and Dosa: Try these 8 South Indian breakfast dishesFrom a spacious living room to a walk-in wardrobe: Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s approximate Rs 50 crore mansionLook at Vijay Deverakonda’s cherished family moments ahead of wedding with Rashmika MandannaHow 7 died in Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Key detailsNine different forms of Lord Narasimha according to your birth date7 blooming beauties that add scent and style to your garden6 Sacred names of Lord Kartikeya and what they symbolizeHindu Mythology Quiz: Know the answersSanjay Leela Bhansali birthday special: Masterpieces like ‘Khamoshi,’ ‘Devdas,’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ to stream on OTT123Hot PicksDelhi-Meerut RRTSIDFC First Bank shareGold rate todayEl Mencho deathIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingAAA stars in WWE 2K26Alysa Liu familyPatrick MahomesTop Stock RecommendationsSean McVayKamal Maula MosqueUday Bhanu ChibWWE Raw HighlightsLeBron JamesNBA Players Mansions
NEW DELHI: Centre is likely to approve the proposal to change the name of Kerala to Keralam in a cabinet meet scheduled on Tuesday.Union ministers have been asked to reach early as there may a photo session before cabinet meet. Interestingly, this will the first cabinet meeting at the Seva Teerth — the new PMO and Cabinet Secretariat.This comes after Kerala state assembly passed a resolution urging the center to bring in a Constitutional amendment to change the State’s name to ‘Keralam’ from ‘Kerala.’ Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution calling for measures under Article 3 of the Constitution to rename the state to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule. He stated that the name ‘Keralam’ is used in Malayalam and emphasised that the demand for a unified Kerala for Malayalam-speaking communities has been prominent since the national freedom struggle.“The name of our state is written as Kerala in the First Schedule of the Constitution. This assembly requests the Centre to take immediate steps to amend it as ‘Keralam’ under Article 3 of the Constitution and have it renamed as ‘Keralam’ in all the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution,” Vijayan said.A resolution seeking to officially change the state’s name was unanimously passed on August 2023. The resolution asked the Centre to change the name of the state to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule of the Constitution. Similarly the resolution wanted the Centre to change the name as ‘Keralam’ in all languages under the Eighth Schedule.However, upon detailed verification, it was found that such an amendment required only in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
