Andhra Pradesh Capital Issue – Explanation

Background

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act – 2014 led to the division of the state into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Hyderabad was allotted to Telangana.

Both states were allowed to use Hyderabad as a temporary capital for 10 years (2014–2024).

Need for a New Capital

There was a necessity for Andhra Pradesh to establish its own capital.

Chandrababu Naidu Government (2014)
Amaravati was घोषित as the capital.
Land acquisition and world-class infrastructure projects were initiated.

Political Change (2019)

YSR Congress (Jagan Mohan Reddy) came to power.

New decision:
Three-capital model
Amaravati – Legislative
Visakhapatnam – Executive
Kurnool – Judicial

Judicial Intervention

Andhra Pradesh High Court – 2022
Ruled that the capital cannot be shifted from Amaravati.
Also stated that the 2014 policy cannot be altered by the government.

Recent Development (2026)

Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill – 2026
Passed in both Houses of Parliament.

Amaravati was legally confirmed as the sole capital.
The three-capital system was completely abolished.

Development of Amaravati

Land – Around 33,000 acres
World Bank funding – Around ₹13,000 crore
International investments are expected

Exam Important Points

2014 – Andhra Reorganisation Act
Hyderabad – 10-year temporary capital
Amaravati – Initial capital plan
2019 – Three-capital proposal
2022 – High Court judgment
2026 – Amaravati as the sole capital (Amendment)

Summary

The confusion regarding the capital of Andhra Pradesh was resolved through the 2026 Amendment Act.
Amaravati was confirmed as the permanent capital.
This brings an end to political and legal debates.