Andhra Pradesh Assembly Resolution: Seeking Legal Status for Amaravati as Sole Capital
Amaravati Resolution: A Decisive Step Toward Administrative Clarity
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, on March 28, 2026, passed a historic resolution requesting the Central Government to grant official legal and constitutional status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state. This move aims to resolve years of administrative uncertainty and focus on infrastructure development in a single nucleus.
Key Highlights of the Resolution
- Legal Mandate: The resolution requests an amendment to Section 5(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to formally remove the 'joint capital' status of Hyderabad and establish Amaravati.
- Unanimous Support: The resolution saw broad support in the house, emphasizing that a single-capital model is essential for attracting global investments and accelerating the state's growth trajectory.
- Context: This state-level action served as the formal precursor to the Union Government introducing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament.
Significance for the State
By officially requesting the Centre’s intervention, the state government seeks to provide statutory sanctity to the capital city, ensuring that the decision remains permanent regardless of future political shifts. For TNPSC and Civil Services aspirants, this is a vital update under "Indian Polity - State Reorganisation," illustrating the procedural steps between a State Assembly and the Union Parliament.
