Parliament Declares Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's Sole Capital after Key Bill Passes

The Indian Parliament has officially designated Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, following the passage of a key bill in the Lok Sabha, as reported by The Hindu and Hindustan Times. This legislative move resolves ongoing debates about the state's administrative center and affirms Amaravati's central role in Andhra Pradesh's future governance.

The passage was part of a broader parliamentary session that approved six bills, including the Amaravati Capital Bill and legislation setting quotas for Indian Police Service officers in senior Central Armed Police Forces positions, according to Hindustan Times. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu celebrated the bill's passage, calling it a historic victory for farmers and the state, emphasizing Amaravati’s potential as a world-class capital city despite previous challenges.

Communist Party of India (CPI) leaders criticized the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) for opposing the bill and questioned the failure to address Special Category Status alongside Amaravati’s designation, The Hindu reports. Meanwhile, HRD Minister G. Srinivas Lokesh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support in securing the bill’s approval, highlighting strong coordination between state and central governments.

As Amaravati is now legally confirmed as Andhra Pradesh's capital, development plans are expected to accelerate under Naidu’s administration, aiming to transform the city into a growth engine for the state. The legislative affirmation ends years of political and administrative uncertainty surrounding the capital's status.

Going forward, attention will focus on the implementation of development projects in Amaravati, the state government's ability to address concerns from various political factions and farmers, and how new administrative measures will shape Andhra Pradesh's governance and regional growth trajectories.