NEW DELHI: The Union Government is set to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, which will officially declare Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and provide statutory backing to the ongoing greenfield capital city project. The bill aims to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, adding the phrase, “Amaravati shall be the new capital.”
After Telangana was formed as a separate State, the original Act of 2014 stated that Hyderabad shall be the common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period of not exceeding 10 years, after which Hyderabad shall be the capital of Telangana and there shall be a new capital for AP.
The move follows a unanimous resolution passed by the AP Legislative Assembly on March 28, urging the Centre to grant legal recognition to Amaravati as the permanent capital. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, was forwarded to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister.
CM Naidu denounces Opposition’s inconsistent statements on Capital
Speaking in the Assembly, Naidu stressed Amaravati’s status as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, asserting that “no force can alter this decision.” He criticised the opposition for inconsistent statements on the capital issue, emphasising that the Constitution provides the framework for governance decisions.
Naidu also referred to earlier recommendations by the Sivaramakrishnan Committee, which had noted public preference for locating the capital between Vijayawada and Guntur. He highlighted the unprecedented public support for the project and said more than 34,000 acres of land was voluntarily contributed by farmers within 58 days to facilitate the development of Capital Amaravati.
The proposed amendment is expected to end years of political uncertainty surrounding the capital, particularly after the previous YSR Congress government’s three-capital proposal stalled development in Amaravati. Once passed by both Houses of Parliament with a simple majority, the bill will provide the necessary legal backing for further construction and infrastructure projects along the Krishna River.
Naidu had stressed that the statutory recognition is critical for restoring investor confidence, accelerating infrastructure development, and ensuring long-term administrative stability. He envisioned Amaravati as a world-class Blue-Green City, combining sustainability with modern infrastructure, and emerging as a self-sustaining economic hub driving growth across the State.
Originally planned as the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh after the 2014 bifurcation of the State, Amaravati’s formal recognition through the bill is expected to solidify its future and revive momentum for one of India’s largest greenfield capital projects. The bill is likely to be discussed and passed during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.