Naidu Asserts Amaravati's Status as Sole Capital of State
"Not even an inch of Amaravati can be moved. Amaravati is the only capital of Andhra Pradesh," said Naidu
By : PTI
Update: 2026-04-01 08:22 GMT
Vinjamur (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday asserted that Amaravati will remain the only capital of the state and cannot be moved.
Addressing a public meeting after participating in the 'Pedala Sevalo' (in service of the poor) programme here in Nellore district, he said the Assembly had passed a resolution seeking legal status for Amaravati.
"Not even an inch of Amaravati can be moved. Amaravati is the only capital of Andhra Pradesh," said Naidu, referring to the bill introduced in Parliament on granting legal status to the capital.
He alleged that the erstwhile YSRCP regime damaged the state through the three-capital approach between 2019 and 2024, leading to instability and uncertainty.
Highlighting development, the chief minister appreciated public participation in restoring the Vinjamur Old Tank and said works have been taken up at Rs 70 lakh.
Naidu announced diversion of water from the Somasila canal to the tank at the cost of Rs 34 crore, assuring completion of the work by October.
He said improved water availability will enhance livelihoods, noting reservoirs like Somasila and Kandaleru hold around 60 per cent water even in summer.
Earlier, the chief minister inspected the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) defence products stall set up at the venue and reviewed the exhibits on display.
The TDP supremo visited stalls showcasing crops such as palm oil, jowar and papaya cultivated through micro-irrigation and interacted with farmers on best practices.
Farmers explained the use of modern equipment, including drones, in agriculture, while Naidu also held interactions with dairy farmers.