New Delhi, April 2 -- The Amaravati Capital Bill was passed with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, officially granting Amaravati legal status as the state capital on Thursday.

Following this development, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment to ensuring the passage of the bill.

He acknowledged the Centre's pivotal role in bringing together support from across political parties in favour of Andhra Pradesh.

Following a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha, the Amaravati Bill was approved, marking a crucial milestone in the state's journey toward having a permanent capital.

Immediately after the bill was passed in the ...