Parliament declares Amaravati Andhra Pradesh capital, Chandrababu Naidu hails win
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Big news for Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati has just been declared the official capital by Parliament.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a huge win for the state's 50 million people.
Major construction is set to wrap up by 2028, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate key projects in 2029.
This move puts Amaravati at the heart of Andhra Pradesh's future plans.
Naidu eyes $2.4T economy by 2047
Naidu highlighted that almost all parties backed the decision, except for YSR Congress.
He urged everyone to respect Parliament's call and promised a focus on balanced growth and welfare.
The plan? Make Amaravati a growth engine for the state's journey toward a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047.