The Aryavarth Express New Delhi, March 1: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially recognizing Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu described the move as “justice being done,” noting that the original AP Reorganisation Act stipulated the state would have a capital. “In 2015, Amaravati was identified as the capital. However, between 2019 and 2025, the previous government proposed having three capitals. Today, Parliament has ensured Amaravati’s status as the state capital,” he said.
The bill provides statutory clarity on the capital, in line with the vision of the TDP-led NDA government, according to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office.
Under the 2014 Act, following the formation of Telangana, Hyderabad was designated as the common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for up to ten years. After this period, Telangana would retain Hyderabad, while Andhra Pradesh would establish a new capital.
Earlier, on March 28, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution endorsing Amaravati as the single capital, paving the way for the introduction of this bill. The Legislative Assembly unanimously urged the Central government to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed that Amaravati will remain the permanent capital and emphasized that it will be developed as a world-class “Blue-Green City,” combining sustainability with modern infrastructure. He assured that the city will be self-sustaining and serve as a key driver of economic growth for the state.
