Amaravati Declared Permanent Capital of Andhra Pradesh as Parliament Passes Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026

• Amaravati permanent capital confirmed by Parliament through Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026
• Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026 gives legal clarity on Amaravati capital issue
• Amaravati permanent capital decision ends long uncertainty in Andhra Pradesh

After years of debate and uncertainty, Amaravati has officially been declared the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026 in Parliament. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bill, completing the legislative process after it had already been cleared by the Lok Sabha.

The amendment gives statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole capital, bringing a definitive end to the long standing ambiguity that followed the state’s bifurcation. The announcement was met with applause in the House, with Vice President C P Radhakrishnan congratulating the people of Andhra Pradesh on what many described as a historic milestone.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai termed the legislation a defining moment, stating that the move goes beyond administrative restructuring and reflects the aspirations and confidence of over five crore people. He emphasized that the amendment was necessary to provide legal clarity and to implement the resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 28, 2026.

The roots of the decision trace back to April 2016, when the state government first notified Amaravati as the capital region. However, the absence of clear legal backing led to years of uncertainty and political debate. The newly passed amendment now cements that decision, aligning it with constitutional provisions.

During the parliamentary debate, Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu described the moment as emotional and long awaited. He noted that the issue was not merely about naming a capital city but about restoring the identity and dignity of Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation. He also pointed out that the state had faced significant challenges, including a major revenue deficit and lack of infrastructure, immediately after being divided.

Opposition voices also played a significant role in the discussion. Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury criticized the delay in resolving the capital issue, calling it a failure that kept the state in prolonged uncertainty for over a decade. At the same time, she supported Amaravati as the capital and acknowledged the sacrifices made by farmers who had contributed land for its development, describing the decision as a result of their sustained struggle.

However, not all reactions were supportive. YSRCP leader Yerram Venkata Subba Reddy raised concerns over unresolved issues faced by farmers, particularly regarding compensation for land pooling. He questioned whether the Bill adequately addressed these concerns and sought greater clarity on its provisions.

Supporting the Bill, TDP MP Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha said the legislation represents more than a political decision and touches the core identity of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He expressed confidence that the move would accelerate development and help the state move forward with renewed purpose.

With the Bill now passed, Amaravati stands officially recognized as the permanent capital, marking a new chapter for Andhra Pradesh and offering a sense of closure to a long pending issue that has shaped the state’s political landscape for years.