Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Designate Amravati as Andhra Pradesh Capital
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- Lok Sabha passed a bill to make Amravati the capital of Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu called Amravati "people's sentiment
- The bill was passed on April 1, 2026
- The YCP opposed the bill, while BRS supported it
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to officially designate Amravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, overriding previous controversies. Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu stated Amravati represents "people's sentiment," celebrating the Parliament's approval.
This legislative action finalizes a long-debated decision, bringing clarity to the state's administrative future and potentially ending a period of political uncertainty.
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