The Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India’s Parliament, has passed an important new law called the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. This bill clearly states that Amaravati will be the only capital of Andhra Pradesh.
This decision comes more than ten years after the state was divided in 2014 to create Telangana. Since the split, there has been confusion and disagreement over which city should be the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Different plans were suggested over the years, which led to uncertainty for people and development projects.
On April 1, the bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Nityananda Rai. After presenting the bill, Speaker Om Birla allowed members of Parliament two hours to discuss and debate it. During this time, leaders shared their views, concerns, and support for the bill.
By passing this bill, the government has taken a major step to settle the long-standing issue about the capital city. Declaring Amaravati as the only capital is expected to bring clarity and help speed up development in the region. It can also help improve planning, investment, and infrastructure in the state.
Many believe this decision will provide stability to Andhra Pradesh and help the government focus on growth and governance without further confusion about the capital.