 (6).png)
3 hours ago
1
ARTICLE AD BOX
Decades of political uncertainty over Andhra Pradesh's capital have come to an end as President Droupadi Murmu granted assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026, formally enshrining Amaravati as the state's sole and permanent capital.
Amravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (PTI)President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026, granting Amaravati full legal recognition as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The development marks the culmination of a political and administrative saga that has defined the state's identity since its bifurcation from Telangana in 2014.
What the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026 Changes
The original 2014 Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act had designated Hyderabad as a common capital for both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a transitional period not exceeding ten years, after which Hyderabad would revert exclusively to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh would establish a new capital of its own.
The amendment now fulfils that mandate, with Amaravati formally designated as that capital of Andhra Pradesh — and crucially, the legislation includes provisions that prevent any future government from reversing the decision.
The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on 1 April by a voice vote, with support cutting across party lines. The opposition Congress party joined the ruling NDA in backing the legislation, lending it rare cross-party legitimacy.
Chandrababu Naidu's Long-Held Vision Finally Realised
For Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party is a key constituent of the NDA, the President's assent represents the fulfilment of a defining political ambition.
CM Naidu expressed profound gratitude to President Murmu for her approval and extended his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Government for their sustained support in steering the legislation to fruition.
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has long championed Amaravati as a world-class planned city befitting the aspirations of a newly formed state, and the legal recognition now provides the administrative and constitutional foundation his government has sought for years.
Nara Lokesh Pays Tribute to Amaravati's Farmers
Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education and Information Technology, Nara Lokesh, described the day as historic for every citizen of the state. "The President's assent has transformed the long-standing vision of Amaravati into a concrete reality," he said, thanking Prime Minister Modi for his vision and commitment to Andhra Pradesh's future.
Lokesh reserved particular praise for the farmers of Amaravati, many of whom had voluntarily pooled their land years ago to make the capital project possible. He paid special tribute to them, stating that their patience, resilience, and sacrifice were instrumental in achieving this milestone — a recognition that the capital's foundation rests as much on human endurance as on legislative process.
Where Is Amaravati and Why Does Its Location Matter
Amaravati sits in Guntur district on the right bank of the Krishna River, approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Vijayawada. The city takes its name from the nearby historic site of Amaravathi, which served as the capital of the Satavahana Empire nearly two thousand years ago, lending the modern capital project a sense of civilisational continuity that its proponents have long emphasised.
Its location along the Krishna River positions it at the geographic and economic heart of Andhra Pradesh, with proximity to Vijayawada offering logistical advantages as the state builds out its administrative infrastructure.
(With agency inputs)
About the Author
Livemint
For about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank FDs, real estate, income tax and more. 3. Politics: Comprehensive coverage of general elections, state elections and bypolls, Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, Parliament, PMO, PIB, finance ministry, home ministry, among other union ministries and government departments. 4. National News: From metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and e to untapped stories from rural India, we cover human interest, health, education, crime and courts, and law and order, among other areas of public interest. 5. Economy: In-depth analysis of India's macro and micro-economic indicators like- GDP, inflation, forex, fiscal deficit, current account deficit, interest rate cycle, economic recovery, RBI circulars, indirect taxes, GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy imports, exports and everything that impacts Indian economy. 6. Geopolitics: Well-rounded and deeply researched coverage on US News, Oval Office European Union, Ukraine Russia War, middle-east crisis, royal families and global leaders like - Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and premiers of other leading economies in the world. Meet the Team 1. Gulam Jeelani, Political Affairs Editor 2. Sugam Singhal, Senior Assistant Editor 3. Chanchal, Assistant Editor 4. Sanchari Ghosh, Chief Content Producer 5. Pratik Prashant Mukane, Chief Content Producer 6. Sayantani Biswas, Chief Content Producer 7. Ravi Hari, Deputy Chief Content Producer 8. Garvit Bhirani, Deputy Chief Content Producer 9. Akriti Anand, Senior Content Producer 10. Jocelyn Felix Fernandes, Senior Content Producer 11. Swastika Das Sharma, Content Producer 12. Mausam Jha, Content Producer 13. Riya R Alex, Trainee Content Producer
English (US) ·