India, Feb. 25 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the State's heritage with all its authenticity and uphold its pride.

Hailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Shah, in a message posted on X, congratulated the people of 'Keralam'. "Heartiest congratulations to the people of Keralam. The Union Cabinet's decision under the leadership of ModiJi to rename Kerala as 'Keralam' is a significant step towards fulfilling the long-standing demand of the people of the state. The name 'Keralam' will manifest the State's heritage with all its authenticity and uphold its pride," he said.

The decision, which comes ahead of the assembly electi...