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Andhra Pradesh is seeking parliamentary approval to legally designate Amaravati as its permanent capital. Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that the proposal is under review by the Home Ministry after receiving legal clearance. The effort stems from the previous government’s attempt to establish three capitals, a move that was challenged in court. The current government is committed to developing Amaravati within three years and is hoping for the bill to pass in upcoming parliamentary sessions.

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Amaravati Capital Bill Seeks Parliamentary Approval

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing for a bill to formally recognize Amaravati as the state’s permanent capital, according to Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. Speaking at an AP-CRDA meeting, the Guntur MP revealed the proposal has received legal clearance and is currently under consideration by the Home Ministry.

This move follows a period of uncertainty regarding the state’s capital, after the previous YSR Congress Party government’s attempt to establish three capitals, an action deemed illegal by the High Court.

“Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has discussed the matter with Home Minister Amit Shah,” Minister Chandra Sekhar stated, highlighting the importance the government places on solidifying Amaravati’s status. The Telugu Desam Party-led government has committed to developing Amaravati within three years and filed an affidavit to the supreme court.
The minister expressed optimism that the bill would be approved in the upcoming parliamentary sessions.

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