Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 25 Feb 2026,Wednesday India
The push to rename the state as “Bangla” has resurfaced after the Centre approved Kerala’s request to be called “Keralam.” The Chief Minister accused the Union government of discrimination and being “anti-Bengali.” However, officials say the change is complicated. Concerns include possible international confusion with Bangladesh, the need for parliamentary approval, and extensive administrative updates across ministries and legal documents. Earlier proposals featuring names in multiple languages were rejected, as rules require one uniform name. The state government argues that “West” is outdated and affects alphabetical positioning in official forums. (PC: NDTV)
