The Indian Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha clearing the legislation in April 2026. The Bill amends the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, to provide statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with effect from June 2, 2024. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on April 1, 2026, after extensive debate, and the Rajya Sabha followed with a voice vote the next day. The Bill was introduced to end years of political uncertainty and flip-flops over the capital issue that arose after the 2014 bifurcation of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Hyderabad was designated as the common capital for ten years. After bifurcation, successive governments proposed different capital configurations — including a three-capital model under the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government (Amaravati as legislative capital, Kurnool as judicial capital, and Visakhapatnam as executive capital). The current TDP-led NDA government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has been pushing for Amaravati as the single capital. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly also passed a resolution on March 28, 2026, requesting the Centre to amend Section 5(2) of the Reorganisation Act to provide constitutional recognition to Amaravati. With this amendment, any future attempt to alter the capital status is now effectively ruled out, providing investors and residents with long-term certainty for development of the greenfield city.
Parliament Passes Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026: Amaravati Declared Sole Capital
Parliament passed the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026, declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Bill amends the 2014 Act, ending years of uncertainty over the state's capital following bifurcation.
Key facts
- Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament in April 2026
- Amaravati declared sole capital of Andhra Pradesh with effect from June 2, 2024
- Lok Sabha passed it on April 1, 2026; Rajya Sabha cleared it the next day by voice vote
- Bill amends the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Section 5(2))
- AP Assembly had passed a resolution on March 28, 2026 requesting the amendment
- Ends the three-capital model proposed by the earlier Jagan government
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Q: Examine the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 and discuss its significance in resolving the decade-long capital controversy after the 2014 bifurcation.
Answer (50 words):
Parliament passed the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 in April — Lok Sabha on April 1, Rajya Sabha by voice vote next day — declaring Amaravati the sole permanent capital effective June 2, 2024. The amendment ends Hyderabad's common-capital arrangement and the three-capital controversy under YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's government.
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The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 declares Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh with effect from which date?
The AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 provides statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh with effect from June 2, 2024. June 2 is also the date of AP's formation anniversary (State Formation Day).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 do?
It amends the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 to declare Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with effect from June 2, 2024, ending years of capital uncertainty.
When was the AP Reorganisation Amendment Bill passed by Parliament?
Lok Sabha passed it on April 1, 2026 and Rajya Sabha cleared it on April 2, 2026 through a voice vote.
What was the three-capital model proposed earlier for Andhra Pradesh?
The YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government proposed Amaravati as legislative capital, Kurnool as judicial capital, and Visakhapatnam as executive capital — a model now scrapped.
Which section of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 was amended?
Section 5(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 was amended to give statutory recognition to Amaravati as the capital.
What resolution did AP Assembly pass regarding the capital?
The AP Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on March 28, 2026, requesting the Centre to amend the Reorganisation Act to give constitutional recognition to Amaravati.
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