Amaravati, April 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, on Wednesday, hailed the passing of Amaravati Bill in Lok Sabha and termed it a defining moment in the history of the state.

The Jana Sena leader took to social media platform X to congratulate the people of Andhra Pradesh on passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.

“On this historic occasion of the Amaravati Bill being passed in the Lok Sabha, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the five crore citizens of Andhra Pradesh. Today marks a defining moment in the history of Andhra Pradesh. The passage of the Amaravati Bill, declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of our state, stands as a reflection of the will, resilience, and aspirations of our people,” Pawan Kalyan said.

“My deepest respects and gratitude go to the Amaravati region farmers, who made an unparalleled sacrifice by giving more than 33,000 acres of land, an act of faith that will be remembered for generations,” the Deputy Chief Minister said while acknowledging the ‘visionary’ leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, whose “unwavering commitment laid the foundation for Amaravati”.

The actor-politician conveyed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the NDA government for their continued support in turning this vision into reality.

“Amid the challenges created by the regressive and unilateral decisions of the previous regime, the struggles of farmers, the anguish of women, and the uncertain future faced by our youth, the people of Andhra Pradesh have shown remarkable clarity and courage. By electing a stable NDA government, they have chosen progress, stability, and a future aligned with their aspirations. With the Parliament’s approval of this Bill, a strong and renewed confidence has been instilled among the people of Andhra Pradesh, as well as among industrialists and investors. Amaravati will now stand not just as a capital, but as a symbol of hope, resilience, and collective determination. I firmly believe that Amaravati will play a pivotal role in realising the vision of ‘Swarna Andhra 2047’ and will significantly contribute to PM Modiji’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’,” Pawan Kalyan added.

Meanwhile, State Minister Nara Lokesh also took to X to welcome passing of the Bill in Lok Sabha.

He watched the debate on television and wrote that he could not hold back his emotions.

“This is not just a city. This is the sacrifice of thousands of farmers. This is a dream built on trust, tears, and resilience. Amaravati, the capital of the Gods, has endured every storm, every betrayal, every doubt… and refused to stall. To every farmer who gave their land, their future, their faith — this moment belongs to you. Your sacrifice has made Amaravati immortal,” Minister Lokesh said.

–IANS

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