April 2 , 2026
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- The Union Government is planning to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha.
- The main aim of this Bill is to officially recognise Amaravati as the only and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh State.
- The Bill proposes to amend the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
- Earlier, Hyderabad was declared as the joint capital for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for a period of 10 years after bifurcation.
- The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on March 28, 2026, requesting the Centre to give legal status to Amaravati.
- After the Bill is passed and notified in the Gazette, Amaravati will become the legally recognised capital.
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