The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026 was officially published in the Gazette on Tuesday after receiving the assent of President Droupadi Murmu, formally designating Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Announcing the development, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated on X, “The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati,” marking the culmination of a long-standing political and administrative process.
Naidu welcomed the move and expressed gratitude to President Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support. He described the legislation as the fulfilment of a “long-cherished dream” of the people of the state, particularly acknowledging the contributions of farmers in the Amaravati region.
Legislative and Historical Context
The amendment modifies the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 by explicitly inserting the provision that “Amaravati shall be the new capital.”
Following the bifurcation of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh and the creation of Telangana in 2014, Hyderabad was designated as the joint capital of both states for a transitional period of up to ten years. After this period, Hyderabad was to remain the capital of Telangana, with Andhra Pradesh required to establish its own capital.
Parliamentary Approval and Political Reactions
The legislative process gained momentum after the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution on March 28 endorsing Amaravati as the sole capital. The Bill was subsequently approved by the Lok Sabha on April 1, followed by passage in the Rajya Sabha the next day.
However, the move was not without opposition. Members of the YSR Congress Party staged a walkout during the proceedings. Party MP Golla Babu Rao criticised the legislation, describing it as “a drama” and questioning its rationale, while raising concerns over whether the decision adequately serves the interests of the people.
A Defining Milestone
With the Act now in force, Amaravati’s status as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh is legally established, bringing clarity to the state’s administrative framework more than a decade after bifurcation. The development marks a significant milestone in the state’s political and infrastructural evolution, even as debates over regional balance and governance continue.
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