12 years after the split of Andhra Pradesh, Parliament clears Bill to make Amaravati its capital
The Hindu
Parliament passes a Bill to designate Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital, marking a significant political milestone after 12 years.
With the Rajya Sabha passing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill on Thursday, the decks are cleared for incorporating Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh in the original Act, with effect from June 2, 2024.
Almost all political parties supported the Bill in the Upper House, except for YSRCP MPs, who maintained that the Bill cannot be accepted in its present form as it ignores the demands of farmers in the area.
Initiating a debate on the Bill, senior Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said this move to recognise Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh was long delayed. “It is a shame we are discussing the A.P. Reorganisation Bill, which should have been discussed 12 years ago. It is actually a statement of national shame for the so-called collective wisdom and intelligence of this House. It took 12 years to fulfill a commitment made on the floor of this House,” she said.
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