weather_iconDublin | 13.44 °C | AQI 25
Monday, 23 December, 2024

---Advertisement---

India

CM Pinarayi Vijayan Pushes For Constitutional Amendment To Rename Kerala To ‘Keralam’

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan proposes renaming Kerala to Keralam through a Constitutional amendment, emphasizing cultural and linguistic alignment. The resolution called for taking requisite actions under Article 3 of the Constitution to formally change the name.

Kerala To Keralam, State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution
Kerala To Keralam, State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution

Nearly a year after the State Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Centre to introduce a Constitutional amendment renaming the state from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’, the Assembly re-passed the resolution on Monday with minor revisions. The Assembly passed the new resolution after the Centre returned the earlier one, pointing out the need for corrections.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan proposed the resolution, urging the implementation of measures under Article 3 of the Constitution to formally rename the state as ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule. IUML MLA N Shamsudheen proposed an amendment aimed at clarifying the wording of the resolution, which the House subsequently rejected.

---Advertisement---

On August 9 last year, the state officially renamed itself through a unanimous resolution. The resolution called upon the Centre to change the state’s name to ‘Keralam’ in the First Schedule of the Constitution and to recognize ‘Keralam’ in all languages listed under the Eighth Schedule.

Also Read: JP Nadda Takes Over As Rajya Sabha Leader, Continues As BJP National President

---Advertisement---

Upon careful verification, authorities determined that this amendment is necessary only in the First Schedule of the Constitution. Therefore, the chief minister explained the introduction of a new resolution.

In his resolution, CM Pinarayi highlighted that ‘Keralam’ is widely used in Malayalam, whereas official records currently refer to the state as ‘Kerala’. This context prompted the resolution’s proposal.

Also Read: Man Arrested For Attempting To Leak Bihar Police Exam Paper Amid NEET Controversy

HISTORY

Written By

Swechchha Singh


Get Breaking News First and Latest Updates from India and around the world on News24. Follow News24 on Facebook, Twitter.

Related Story

Live News

---Advertisement---


live

Latest LIVE News Trending Today, Real Time Updates: Snowfall Blankets Shimla, Turns The Hill Town White

Dec 23, 2024
Latest LIVE News Trending Today, Real Time Updates
  • 15:07 (IST) 23 Dec 2024

    HP: Snowfall Blankets Shimla, Turns The Hill Town White

  • 13:45 (IST) 23 Dec 2024

    Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) Removes All Its National And Uttar Pradesh Spokespersons From Their Posts.

  • 07:36 (IST) 23 Dec 2024

    Gujarat: Tyrewala family Organizes Mass Marriage Ceremony For 26 couples

N24 Shorts Logo

SHORTS

Sports

Heinrich Klaasen’s Net Worth: IPL’s Highest Retained Star – Salary, Stats & Personal Life Revealed!

Heinrich Klaasen is a skillful cricketer known for his adeptness as a wicket-keeper and a swashbuckling batter. Let's see Klaasen's Net Worth, Salary, Stats, and More.

View All Shorts

---Advertisement---

Trending