The Union Cabinet approved renaming Kerala as “Keralam,” reflecting Malayalam roots and the Aikya Kerala movement. Under Article 3, Parliament can change state names by simple majority, with state views consultative per the Babulal Parate case. The move raises administrative, economic, and federalism considerations.
Click to View MoreSymbolic decolonization replaces colonial names, laws, and insignia with indigenous markers under the Panch Pran vision. Steps like Kartavya Path, new criminal codes, and cultural symbols aim to reclaim identity, though critics caution against tokenism and urge parallel focus on substantive governance reforms.
Click to View MoreVithalbhai Patel was the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly and championed legislative independence and procedural reforms. He co-founded the Swaraj Party and challenged the British from within councils. Patel's legacy, intertwined with the freedom movement and parliamentary democracy evolution, continues to inspire and promote social reforms like Dalit representation and education.
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