Amaravati gains legal status as capital; Andhra Pradesh leaders hail ‘historic victory’
The Hindu·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
President Droupadi Murmu approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026, formally establishing Amaravati as the state capital. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic victory, thanking the President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Parliament members. Education Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted the farmers' crucial sacrifices. BJP president PVN Madhav welcomed the development, pledging continued support for state progress.
Key Entities
Droupadi MurmuAndhra PradeshAmaravatiN. Chandrababu NaiduNarendra ModiNara LokeshPVN MadhavAndhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026