BJP MP Backs Kerala Renaming Bill, Demands Bengal Be Renamed Paschim Banga

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The Rajya Sabha recently debated the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which proposes to officially rename the southern state from Kerala to Keralam. A BJP MP participated in the debate and expressed support for the bill, noting that the people of Kerala have long sought this change. The same MP used the occasion to also demand that West Bengal be renamed Paschim Banga. The renaming push reflects a broader trend of states seeking to restore names that align more closely with their regional languages and identities.

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