Amaravati as the Sole Capital of Andhra Pradesh
The declaration of Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026 marks the end of prolonged political and legal uncertainty. The amendment to Section 5 of the original 2014 Act formally designates Amaravati as the state capital, with retrospective effect from June 2, 2024, when Hyderabad ceased to function as a joint capital.
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