The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh expresses gratitude to the President for approving the Bill that designates Amaravati as the state's capital.

The southern state of Andhra Pradesh has a reason to rejoice as President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, recognizing the city of Amaravati as the capital. This long-awaited dream has finally come true, and the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his gratitude to the President, the Union Government, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support and guidance in making this happen. Naidu, on behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh, thanked President Murmu for her gracious assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2026, which has fulfilled the long-cherished dream of having Amaravati as the state's capital.

He also acknowledged PM Modi for his vision and leadership in this matter and thanked all the Members of Parliament for supporting the Amaravati Bill. In a post on X Monday, Naidu said, "This is a victory for my people of Andhra Pradesh, especially my farmers of Amaravati." He reiterated that the capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati, and with the President's assent, this has now been officially recognized. IT Minister Nara Lokesh also expressed his joy and called it a historic day for every citizen of Andhra Pradesh.

He thanked PM Modi for his support and vision in championing the state's future. Lokesh said that with the President's assent, the dream of having Amaravati as the capital has become a reality. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also shared his thoughts on this momentous occasion, saying that April 6 will be remembered as the day Amaravati was officially recognized as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

He expressed his gratitude to President Murmu, PM Modi, and CM Naidu for their efforts in making this a reality. Kalyan also thanked the Government of India for issuing the Gazette Notification and giving their assent to the Bill, which has fulfilled the long-awaited aspiration of the people of Andhra Pradesh. He called it a historic moment and joined millions of Telugu people in expressing his gratitude to PM Modi for his vision and support in championing the state's future.

In conclusion, this moment has been long-awaited and is a significant milestone for Andhra Pradesh. It is a result of the hard work and dedication of many, and it is a proud moment for the state. As reported by PTI and Orissa POST - Odisha's No.1 English Daily, this day will be marked in history as the day Amaravati officially became the capital of Andhra Pradesh.