Amaravati becomes Andhra Pradesh's sole capital after President's assent

Amaravati is now Andhra Pradesh's sole capital after the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, received presidential assent. CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced the news, thanking President Murmu and PM Modi for their support.

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, on Tuesday was published in the Gazette after receiving the President's assent, making Amaravati the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. Sharing the Gazette publication on X, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced, "The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati." The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati. #APThanksIndia#APThanksModiJi #HistoricAmaravatiResolution pic.twitter.com/W4TocOw8nQ — N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) April 7, 2026

CM Welcomes Move, Expresses Gratitude

CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Naidu said, " On behalf of my people of Andhra Pradesh, I express profound gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu Ji for her gracious assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, fulfilling the long-cherished dream of our capital. I thank the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for his commitment to our state and his guidance, all MPs who supported the Bill, our state leaders, and every citizen who stood with us. This is a victory for my people of Andhra Pradesh, especially my farmers of Amaravati."

Legislative Journey and Opposition

The Act amended the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, adding the phrase, "Amaravati shall be the new capital." After Telangana was formed as a separate state, the original Act of 2014 stated that Hyderabad shall be the common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding ten years, after which Hyderabad shall be the capital of Telangana, and there shall be a new capital for the successor Andhra Pradesh.

On March 28, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution supporting Amaravati as the single capital, paving the way for the introduction of the legislation in the Parliament. After the Lok Sabha passed the Bill on April 1, the Upper House of the Parliament too passed it the next day, while the YSR Congress Party MPs staged a walkout. YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao called the legislation "a drama" and questioned the rationale behind it. Underlining the possibility of constitutional amendments, he said that the capital should be changed only if justice is being served to its people. (ANI)

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