Thu Apr 02 08:00:00 UTC 2026: ### Amaravati Bill Stirs Controversy in Lok Sabha: YSRCP Stages Walkout Over Current Form

The Story:

The YSRCP staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the Amaravati Bill, expressing strong opposition to its current form. The party clarified that they are not against Amaravati or any other region but are critical of the lack of focus on addressing farmers’ issues and funding concerns. YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy accused the previous TDP government of rampant corruption in the name of Amaravati’s development.

During the discussion, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav questioned the logic of developing Amaravati when Visakhapatnam already exists as a developed city in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted the land pooling issues and questioned the benefits to farmers. Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant questioned why the TDP was no longer demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh, a demand they had persistently made when both parties were part of the NDA.

Key Points:

  • YSRCP MPs walked out of the Lok Sabha session over disagreements with the current Amaravati Bill.
  • Mithun Reddy (YSRCP) accused the previous TDP government of corruption and misusing public funds in the name of Amaravati.
  • Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party) suggested developing Visakhapatnam as the capital to avoid land pooling and funding issues.
  • Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena) questioned TDP’s silence on the special status demand for Andhra Pradesh.
  • YSRCP claims it is not against Amaravati or any other region, but wants farmers’ issues and funding concerns addressed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Amaravati Bill remains a contentious issue in Andhra Pradesh politics, sparking debate and disagreement in the Lok Sabha.
  • The YSRCP’s opposition highlights underlying concerns about corruption, farmer welfare, and equitable development.
  • The debate underscores the complex political dynamics surrounding the capital city issue in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The comments from other party members reveal the national interest in the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.

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