The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed a landmark resolution seeking statutory recognition for Amaravati as the state capital, reflecting broad political consensus on the issue. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during the sixth session of the Assembly and was debated for nearly five and a half hours.
The discussion saw participation from the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, ministers, and several legislators, highlighting a unified stance across party lines. The resolution urges the Union Government to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to remove ambiguities regarding the designation of the state capital.
Specifically, the resolution requests that Section 5 of the Reorganisation Act be amended to include the words “at Amaravati” in sub-section (2), explicitly naming Amaravati as the capital. It also proposes a clarification in the explanation to Section 5 to ensure that “Amaravati includes the capital city areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014,” thereby extending the legal scope to the entire CRDA-notified region.
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Following its adoption, the resolution was forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for consideration. Copies were also sent to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, seeking attention during the ongoing session of Parliament.
The move is seen as a significant step toward securing legal recognition for Amaravati, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to developing the city as Andhra Pradesh’s administrative and political hub. Lawmakers emphasized that a clear statutory designation would remove uncertainties surrounding capital-related governance and planning.
Observers noted that the unanimous support across political lines sends a strong message to the Union Government and underscores the Assembly’s determination to safeguard Amaravati’s status as the capital. The resolution is expected to play a central role in ongoing discussions on the future of Andhra Pradesh’s administrative arrangements.
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