How did the ‘Amaravati Bill’ come into place?
On April 2, Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to recognize Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The bill was supported by the majority of lawmakers, including the principal opposition party, the Congress, while the YSRCP, which had previously proposed a three-capital plan, opposed it. The amendment aims to explicitly name Amaravati as the capital city with effect from June 2, 2024, and address concerns regarding unfulfilled promises related to the Land Pooling Scheme for farmers who contributed land for the project. The YSRCP has expressed dissatisfaction with the bill's current form and demands a clear timeline for compensating farmers.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, officially designating Amaravati as the sole capital of the state, effective June 2, 2024.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Chief Minister Naidu accused the YSRCP of opposing Amaravati as the sole capital and playing a "three-cards" game with their three-capitals proposal.
— The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu signed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital.
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