Amaravati resolution to be sent to Centre: Nara Lokesh on proposed amendment to Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act

Nara Lokesh announces resolution to designate Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's permanent capital, to be sent to Centre by March 28.

The Andhra Pradesh government will forward a key resolution to the Union government seeking an amendment to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 to formally designate Amaravati as the permanent capital city of the State, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) general secretary and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh said on Saturday (March 28, 2026).

Speaking informally with journalists ahead of a special Assembly session, Mr. Lokesh, at his chambers, stated that the proposal would be sent to New Delhi by Saturday evening. He expressed confidence that the Union Cabinet would consider the amendment on April 1, following which it is likely to be introduced in Parliament on April 2, 2026 during the ongoing session itself.

Cabinet resolves to urge Centre to declare Amaravati as ‘sole Capital’ of Andhra Pradesh

The resolution urges the Centre to amend Section 5 of the Act by inserting the words “at Amaravati” in sub-section (2), and by adding a clarification that “Amaravati includes the capital city areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.” According to the State government, this legal change would firmly establish Amaravati as the capital.

Mr. Lokesh alleged that Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, during his tenure between 2019 and 2024, had “deliberately attempted to weaken” the development of Amaravati. He said the present NDA government was committed to ensuring that Amaravati remains the capital “forever.”

The Minister also criticised the Opposition YSR Congress Party for boycotting the Assembly proceedings. “They were expected to participate in the debate on such an important issue but chose to stay away. The public will closely watch their stand in Parliament as well,” he remarked.