New Delhi, April 1 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, formally recognising Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending over a decade of uncertainty over the state's seat of government following its bifurcation in 2014.

The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, was passed by voice vote with support from almost all parties. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), however, walked out, contending that the legislation should have included a timeline for fulfilling promises made to farmers who gave up their land for the development of Amaravati.

The amendment substitutes the words "there shall be a new capital" in Section 5(2) of the Andhra Pr...