Lok Sabha passes bill to rename Kerala as Keralam
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to officially rename the state of Kerala as Keralam. The legislation was introduced and moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai amid ongoing protests and sloganeering from opposition members in Parliament. The move follows a unanimous resolution previously adopted by the Kerala Legislative Assembly, which had been forwarded to the central government for approval.
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What Happened
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill was moved and subsequently passed by voice vote despite significant disruptions and protests from opposition members regarding various other national issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was noted as absent during the proceedings.
The legislative process for this name change began after the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution in June 2024 requesting the alteration. The President of India subsequently referred the proposal to the state legislature for its views before the central government proceeded with the formal bill. The change is intended to align the state's official name with its cultural identity as expressed by the state government.
Key Facts
- The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill by voice vote.Source not recorded
- Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai introduced and moved the bill.Source not recorded
- The Kerala Legislative Assembly had previously passed a unanimous resolution in June 2024 to change the state's name.Source not recorded
- The bill was passed amid opposition protests in the Lok Sabha.Source not recorded
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah was absent during the introduction of the bill.Source not recorded
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