On Monday, the Kerala state assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to amend the Constitution and change the state’s name from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam.’ This was the second resolution passed with minor corrections after the union home ministry reviewed the initial one. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution, emphasizing the use of ‘Keralam’ in Malayalam and the historical demand for a unified Kerala for Malayalam-speaking communities since the national freedom struggle.
Key Points:
- Resolution Passage: The resolution was passed unanimously for the second time with minor corrections.
- Chief Minister’s Statement: Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the common usage of ‘Keralam’ in Malayalam and called for constitutional amendments.
- Article 3: The resolution seeks measures under Article 3 of the Constitution to rename the state in the First Schedule.
- Historical Context: The demand for a unified Kerala for Malayalam-speaking communities has been prominent since the national freedom struggle.
Background:
- Initial Resolution: The first resolution was passed on August 9, 2022.
- Union Home Ministry Review: Suggested minor changes to the initial resolution.
- Constitutional Amendment: Required only in the First Schedule of the Constitution for the name change.
The resolution reflects the state’s desire to have its name officially recognized as ‘Keralam’ across all languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, aligning official records with common usage.
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