The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (Amendment) Act, 2026, was officially published in the Gazette on Tuesday following the President’s assent, formally declaring Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu shared the Gazette notification on X and confirmed the development, stating that Amaravati is now the capital of the state.
Welcoming the move, Naidu expressed his gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support in recognizing Amaravati as the state’s only capital.
In a post on X, he thanked the President for granting assent to the legislation and described it as the fulfillment of a long-standing aspiration. He also acknowledged the Union government, Members of Parliament who backed the Bill, state leaders and citizens, calling it a significant moment for the people of Andhra Pradesh, especially the farmers of Amaravati.
The amendment introduces a key change to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 by explicitly stating that Amaravati shall be the new capital.
Under the original 2014 Act, Hyderabad was designated as the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period of up to ten years following the creation of Telangana. After this period, Hyderabad was to remain the capital of Telangana while Andhra Pradesh would establish its own capital.
On March 28, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution supporting Amaravati as the single capital, clearing the path for the legislation to be introduced in Parliament.
The Lok Sabha approved the Bill on April 1, followed by its passage in the Rajya Sabha the next day. Members of the YSR Congress Party staged a walkout during the proceedings.
YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao criticised the legislation, describing it as a drama and questioning its intent. He argued that any decision regarding the capital should be made only if it ensures justice for the people and raised concerns about the need for broader constitutional considerations.
