Historic Amendment to Establish Amaravati as Sole Capital

Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has termed the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha today as a watershed moment in the journey of Andhra Pradesh.

By conferring legal sanctity on Amaravati as the sole capital, the Bill removes a long-pending structural uncertainty that has impacted governance, investment, and growth.

He noted that the absence of a clearly designated capital over the past several years led to administrative ambiguity, delays in infrastructure execution, and diminished investor confidence. The amendment provides a clear, stable, and forward-looking framework, reaffirming the vision of a single, world-class capital in alignment with the original spirit of the State’s reorganisation.

The Union Minister highlighted the extraordinary sacrifices of farmers and women who stood at the forefront of the Amaravati movement. Over 29,000 farmers voluntarily entrusted more than 34,000 acres of their ancestral land to the State and endured prolonged uncertainty due to shifting policy directions.

Women and local communities who led peaceful protests faced significant hardship and adversity. Yet, for over 1,600 days, the movement remained resolute, disciplined, and non-violent, emerging as a powerful symbol of democratic resilience, he said.

He affirmed that the Bill is not merely a legal correction, but a moral reaffirmation—restoring dignity, justice, and trust among those who made unparalleled sacrifices for the State’s future.(updated on 1st April 2026)