Amaravati Capital Bill in Rajya Sabha Debate Begins
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday started debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Amaravati capital bill in Rajya Sabha seeks to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.
The bill, moved by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityananda Rai, was adopted amidst sloganeering by opposition members, marking a key moment in the Rajya Sabha Amaravati debate.
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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu sharply criticised the opposition for adopting inconsistent stands on the capital issue.
“If a person at the helm of state affairs makes irresponsible statements, what is going to be the future of the State?” he asked, referring to the previous YSRCP government’s three-capital policy.
Naidu highlighted the confusion created over the years: “We are not able to tell where the capital of the State is if someone asks.”
He accused the previous regime of being irresponsible and praised the NDA government for supporting the rebuilding of Amaravati, stating that the AP capital bill in Parliament will bring clarity.
Amaravati Permanent Capital Andhra Pradesh and Farmer Concerns
The minister saluted the “hard work and sacrifice of farmers and women of Andhra Pradesh” who had fought for the capital.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury described the prolonged delay in settling the capital issue as “a statement of national shame” and questioned the “collective wisdom and intelligence of the House.”
She said it had taken 12 years for Parliament to address this through proper procedure, while welcoming the move towards Amaravati permanent capital Andhra Pradesh status.
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill in Parliament
However, she welcomed the bill, stating that the government had finally come to the House to declare Amaravati as the capital.
Chowdhury added that this was “the victory of the farmers who fought day and night for this.”
The bill seeks to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, by providing legal sanctity to Amaravati as the state’s only capital.
It effectively nullifies any future attempts to change the capital status.
The legislation, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on April 1 by voice vote with Congress support, marks a major step as Parliament clears Amaravati capital, bringing stability and clarity for development in the region.
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