After Amaravati gets legal status as Andhra capital, Naidu says its ‘symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect’
Indian Express·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
President Droupadi Murmu approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026 on April 6, granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic moment honoring the people's will. Capital projects worth Rs 57,821 crore are underway, with Rs 50,943 crore already grounded. About 20,000 workers are engaged in construction. Naidu directed faster execution to enable PM Modi's inauguration visit.
Key Entities
Droupadi MurmuAndhra PradeshAmaravatiN Chandrababu NaiduAndhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026Narendra Modi