Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, urged people in Amaravati to celebrate the passing of a Bill in Parliament that grants statutory status to Amaravati as the state’s sole capital. He encouraged festive events in every village following the Bill’s approval in the Rajya Sabha. Naidu expressed gratitude to the Central Government for this milestone.
He announced plans to join celebrations at Uddandarayunipalem, the site where the capital’s foundation stone was laid. This location holds significance as it houses soil and water from various pilgrimage centers. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was recently passed by the Lok Sabha and is expected to clear the Rajya Sabha.
Naidu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support in ensuring stability for Amaravati. He also acknowledged the cooperation of all parties involved in passing the Bill. Criticizing his predecessor, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naidu highlighted the former Chief Minister’s failure to establish a capital during his tenure.
He emphasized the importance of embracing Amaravati as the state’s capital and urged citizens to support its development. Naidu reiterated the government’s commitment to establishing a High Court Bench in Kurnool promptly. Minister Nadendla Manohar of Jana Sena Party and BJP State President Madhav also lauded the Bill’s passage and pledged their participation in the upcoming celebrations.
