Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu made a strong political and administrative statement in the Assembly, declaring that Amaravati will remain the state’s only capital and that “no one can touch it.”
Speaking during the special Assembly session, Chandrababu said granting legal backing to Amaravati would remove future uncertainty and ensure stability in governance. The Assembly passed a resolution to this effect, which will now be sent to the Centre. Once approved by Parliament, it is expected to gain formal legal status.
Chandrababu framed Amaravati not just as a capital project but as a continuation of Telugu identity and history. He referred to its historical significance and linked it to the larger journey of Telugu people, including movements led by Potti Sriramulu and the political assertion brought by N. T. Rama Rao.
At the same time, his speech carried sharp political criticism. He accused the previous government led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of reversing its stand on Amaravati after coming to power and creating uncertainty through the three capital proposal. According to him, policy inconsistency slowed development and affected investor confidence.
Highlighting the scale of public participation, Chandrababu pointed out that farmers voluntarily pooled over 33,000 acres within a short period, calling it an unprecedented example. He reiterated that Amaravati is a self sustaining project and said major works will be completed by 2028, with projects worth around ₹56,000 crore currently in progress.
He also warned against attempts to disrupt development, stating that any move to create instability in Amaravati would be dealt with strictly. The message was clear. The government sees Amaravati not just as a project, but as a long term commitment.
The resolution’s passage marks an important step. But its real impact will depend on what follows, Parliamentary approval, continued execution of infrastructure works and the ability to attract private investment.
For now, the line has been drawn.
Amaravati is positioned as the single capital, with legal backing on the way.
