politics
Lok Sabha passes Amaravati amendment, confirms state capital
Parliament passed the A.P. Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2026, restoring Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital from June 2, 2024, with ruling party ministers crediting national and state leadership and farmers for the victory.
Apr 1st 2026 · India
Insights
- Lok Sabha approved the A.P. Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- Amaravati was declared the capital of Andhra Pradesh effective June 2, 2024.
- State ministers credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and said farmers' protests helped secure the outcome.
- Ministers accused the YSR Congress Party and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to shift the capital and said the government will develop all regions including Amaravati.
Sources
- Lok Sabha passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra capital www.thehindu.com
- Passage of ‘Amaravati Bill’ in Lok Sabha a historic moment: Lokesh www.thehindu.com
- Passage of Amaravati Bill in Lok Sabha helps realise people’s dream, say Ministers www.thehindu.com
- Passage of Amaravati Bill a truly historic and deeply emotional moment, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu www.thehindu.com
- Lok Sabha passes Bill recognising Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra Pradesh www.thehindu.com
- NDA leaders celebrate Amaravati’s capital status; slam Jagan for ‘Mavigun’ proposal www.thehindu.com
- Amaravati | Lok Sabha passes Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. What did the MPs say? www.thehindu.com