India Declares Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s Sole Permanent Capital After Historic Parliamentary Move

s sole permanent capital following the conclusion of Hyderabad’s transitional status in June 2024.

The move reinstates a 2015 administrative vision championed by N. Chandrababu Naidu, which had been suspended during the tenure of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Reddy’s proposed three-capitals model had sparked widespread protests across the region, particularly among farmers who had contributed land for the Amaravati project. The passage of the bill marks a significant policy reversal and addresses long-standing demands tied to those earlier commitments.

Describing the development as a historic moment of cross-party unity, Naidu emphasized the political and emotional significance of the decision. During the parliamentary proceedings, his son, Nara Lokesh, was visibly moved and teared up while witnessing the debate, reflecting the deeply personal and political stakes associated with the issue.

The bill now moves to the Rajya Sabha for approval, where it faces opposition from the YSRCP. Despite the resistance, the Lok Sabha’s decision represents a critical administrative milestone, solidifying Amaravati’s status and potentially reshaping the governance and development trajectory of Andhra Pradesh.