Lok Sabha passes bill making Amaravati Andhra Pradesh sole capital
Big change for Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati is set to become the state's one and only capital starting June 2, 2024.
The Lok Sabha passed a bill recognizing Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's sole capital, and the measure now moves to the Rajya Sabha.
Most parties supported the move, though YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) members walked out in protest.
Next stop for the bill: the Rajya Sabha.
Jagan Mohan Reddy's 3-capital plan scrapped
This decision scraps YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy's idea of having three capitals.
PV Midhun Reddy raised concerns about farmers still waiting for compensation after giving up land for Amaravati.
Others, like Bharatiya Janata Party's C M Ramesh, called the three-capital plan unrealistic.
Congress backed Amaravati as the single capital but wants fair development across all regions.
Naidu has big plans: He wants Amaravati to be a city, and over ₹1,000 crore has already gone into its infrastructure.