Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha

Exam-focused facts from the 11 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Government introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
The bill seeks to rename the state of Kerala as Keralam.
The bill was introduced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
It provides for amendments to the First Schedule of the Constitution under Article 3.
The state assembly had adopted a unanimous resolution agreeing with the bill after the President referred it.