Naidu seeks statutory protection for Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh capital
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for statutory protection to firmly establish Amaravati as the state’s capital. He said legal backing is essential to provide certainty, restore confidence among investors and ensure uninterrupted development of the capital region.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought statutory protection for Amaravati, reiterating that a clear legal framework is necessary to safeguard the capital’s status and future development.
Speaking on the issue, the Chief Minister said Amaravati was conceived as a planned capital that reflects long term vision and inclusive growth. He argued that repeated uncertainty over the capital has slowed development, discouraged private investment and affected public confidence. Statutory backing, he said, would prevent future reversals and provide stability.
Naidu emphasised that Amaravati’s development is not merely a political decision but a matter of institutional continuity and governance. He said large scale infrastructure projects, public buildings and urban planning initiatives require policy certainty spanning decades rather than electoral cycles.
The Chief Minister also pointed out that investors and international partners look for legal clarity before committing resources. Without statutory protection, he said, the capital project risks delays and cost escalation due to shifting policies and administrative indecision.
The Amaravati capital project has been at the centre of political debate in Andhra Pradesh for several years. Changes in government and differing views on decentralisation have led to pauses and reversals in development plans, affecting landowners, farmers and stakeholders in the region.
Naidu said the government is committed to reviving Amaravati’s development in a structured manner. He stressed the need to complete core infrastructure, government complexes and connectivity projects to transform the region into a functional administrative capital.
He also appealed for broader political consensus, stating that the capital issue should rise above party lines. According to him, statutory protection would ensure that Amaravati’s status is respected irrespective of future political changes.
The demand for legal protection signals a renewed push to bring closure to the capital city debate. If implemented, statutory backing for Amaravati could provide long term stability and clarity for Andhra Pradesh’s administrative and developmental roadmap.
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