Why is it in the news?
Parliament passed amendment declaring Amaravati as sole capital
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Amends Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
● Hyderabad was temporary capital (10 years)
● Amaravati declared permanent capital
● Retrospective effect from 2 June 2024
● Rejects earlier 3-capital model
● Based on AP Assembly resolution
● First time Parliament declared state capital via law
● Overrides Siva Ramakrishnan Committee recommendations
● Ensures administrative stability
● Ends post-bifurcation uncertainty