New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', stating that it reflects respect for Indian heritage, while slamming the opposition for protesting such changes due to what he called a "slave mentality."

Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla said the decision was taken respecting public sentiments.

"Respecting these public sentiments, the Union Cabinet has decided that the name of Kerala will be changed to Keralam," Poonawalla said.

The BJP spokesperson emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has consistently demonstrated respect for Indian heritage through various renaming initiatives.

"We have seen that ever since PM Modi's go...