Amaravati: Securing Future as Andhra Pradesh's Capital

The Congress, BJP, and TDP support a bill recognizing Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's permanent capital, fostering development like Bangalore or Hyderabad. TDP supports the bill, while YSR Congress opposes without farmer compensation. The bill aims to amend the 2014 Reorganisation Act, officially designating Amaravati as the capital by June 2, 2024.

On Wednesday, Congress, BJP, and TDP expressed strong support for a bill designating Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing its potential to emulate the growth of cities like Bangalore or Hyderabad.

During the Lok Sabha debate, Congress representative Manickam Tagore voiced full backing, albeit hoping for special status for Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, TDP minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani appealed for unanimous passage, highlighting its significance as a historic move and stressing the intent for deceleration of the pove capital confusion by having Amaravati as the state's primary administrative hub. He criticized the prior government's attempt to develop three capitals as lacking sensibility.

The opposing YSR Congress raised concerns over farmer welfare, demanding assurances and compensation schedules. The party's spokesperson, P V Midhun Reddy, raised financial concerns, questioning funding sources for Amaravati's vast development plans. The proposed bill, once enacted, aims to solidify Amaravati's status, overriding earlier reorganisation stipulations, with a planned effectuation on June 2, 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)