Vijayawada, April 7 -- Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath on Tuesday said that Amaravati will take shape as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, with Vijayawada soon being upgraded to Greater Vijayawada.

Speaking on the approval, Kesineni said, "Amaravati has received full approval in Parliament as the capital, and Vijayawada will also soon be upgraded to Greater Vijayawada." He added that the capital represents the hopes, aspirations, and collective vision of the people of the state.

"This is a victory for the people of Andhra Pradesh, and especially a victory for the farmers of Amaravati," he said.

Highlighting the significance of the development for the Telugu community, the MP remarked, "The days have come when every Telugu person...