Narendra Modi changes name of Indian city formerly under British rule in 'decolonisation' drive

India s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has changed the name of an Indian city which was formerly under British rule in “decolonisation” drive. He described the move as part of a broader effort to strip away colonial legacies and reclaim indigenous identity. Mr Modi confirmed the southwestern Indian state of Kerala will now be known as “Keralam”, adopting its traditional name in the Malayalam language. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Kerala, now Keralam, has for centuries been a key location in

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Narendra Modi changes name of Indian city formerly under British rule in 'decolonisation' drive

India s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has changed the name of an Indian city which was formerly under British rule in “decolonisation” drive. He described the move as part of a broader effort to strip away colonial legacies and reclaim indigenous identity. Mr Modi confirmed the southwestern Indian state of Kerala will now be known as “Keralam”, adopting its traditional name in the Malayalam language. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Kerala, now Keralam, has for centuries been a key location in

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