Amravati gets legal status as Andhra Pradesh's capital after President Murmu signs landmark amendment act
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What Happened
President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Act 2026, granting Amaravati legal status as the state's permanent capital. The legislation, passed in Lok Sabha on April 1 with cross-party support, includes provisions preventing future reversal. Located in Guntur district near Vijayawada, Amaravati fulfills the 2014 bifurcation mandate requiring a new capital after Hyderabad reverts to Telangana.
Key Entities
President Droupadi MurmuAmaravatiAndhra PradeshN. Chandrababu NaiduNara LokeshLok SabhaGuntur districtKrishna River