Amaravati to be AP's sole capital as Lok Sabha passes Amendment Bill

Lok Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to recognise Amaravati as the state's sole capital. TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu called it 'justice', aligning with the TDP-led NDA government's vision.

Amaravati to be Notified as Sole Capital

After the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said that "justice is being done" since the bill will recognise Amaravati as the state's capital. "AP Reorganisation Act states that Andhra Pradesh will have a capital. In 2015, we had identified Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. But subsequently, from 2019-2025, the previous dispensation had said that the state would have three capitals. But justice is being done in Parliament today, when Amaravati will be notified as the capital of Andhra Pradesh in the AP Reorganisation (amendment) Bill 2026," Devarayalu told ANI.

The Bill aims to officially declare Amaravati as the sole capital of the State. According to Andhra Pradesh CMO, this move will provide statutory clarity to the capital status, aligning with the vision of the TDP-led NDA government.

Background of the Capital Issue

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.

State-Level Endorsement and CM's Stance

Earlier, on March 28, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution supporting Amaravati as the single capital, paving the way for the introduction of this Bill. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the resolution urging the Central government to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati as the permanent capital of the state.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu earlier reaffirmed that Amaravati is the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. He asserted that no force can alter or shift the capital.

Vision for a 'World-Class' City

The Chief Minister reiterated that Amaravati will be developed as a world-class Blue-Green City, combining sustainability with modern infrastructure. He assured that the capital will emerge as a self-sustainable project and a source of economic growth for Andhra Pradesh.(ANI)

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