Amaravati, April 1 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hailed the passage of the Amaravati Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, calling it a defining moment in the state's history.
The Jana Sena leader used the social media platform X to congratulate the people of Andhra Pradesh on the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which grants 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, reflects the will, resilience, and aspirations of our people," Pawan Kalyan said.
"My deepest respect and gratitude go to the farmers of the Amaravati region, who made an unparalleled sacrifice by giving over 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 used X to welcome the passage of the Bill in the Lok Sabha.
He watched the debate on television and wrote that he could not hold back his emotions.
"This is not just a city. It is the sacrifice of thousands of farmers. It 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.