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Lokesh Thanks PM Modi for Amaravati Bill, Seeks Guidance for World-Class Capital

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to thank him for the passage of the Amaravati Bill, which statutorily recognizes Amaravati as the state's sole capital. He highlighted the sacrifices of farmers who pooled their lands and remained resilient through years of uncertainty. Lokesh, along with NDA MPs, also met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to express gratitude for the cooperation in passing the legislation. The Bill, having cleared the Lok Sabha, is scheduled for debate and likely unanimous passage in the Rajya Sabha.

Key Points: Lokesh Meets PM Modi, Thanks Him for Amaravati Capital Bill

  • Bill grants Amaravati sole capital status
  • Lokesh met PM Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker
  • Farmers' land sacrifice highlighted
  • Bill likely to pass Rajya Sabha unanimously
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Lokesh meets PM Modi, thanks him for passing Amaravati Bill

Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh thanks PM Modi for Amaravati Bill passage, meets Lok Sabha Speaker and NDA MPs to honor farmers' sacrifices.

"I conveyed the heartfelt gratitude of crores of people of Andhra Pradesh for the Amaravati Bill being passed in Parliament - Nara Lokesh"

New Delhi, April 2

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh, along with NDA MPs, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to thank him for the passage of the Amaravati Bill in Parliament to give statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state.

Lokesh, who is also the general secretary of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), presented a shawl to the Prime Minister and conveyed his gratitude.

"It was a privilege to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. I conveyed the heartfelt gratitude of crores of people of Andhra Pradesh for the Amaravati Bill being passed in Parliament," Lokesh posted on 'X' after meeting PM Modi.

"I also shared the extraordinary story of our farmers - who made immense sacrifices, pooling their lands and standing resilient through years of uncertainty - to keep the dream of Amaravati alive. I sought his continued guidance in honouring their sacrifice by building Amaravati into a truly world-class capital," he added.

Later, Lokesh, along with the NDA MPs from the state, also met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and thanked him for the cooperation in passing the Bill.

Lokesh was accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and MPs from TDP, Jana Sena and BJP.

"He earlier interacted with the NDA MPs. This morning, it was a pleasure to meet our NDA MPs who stood firm for the state, and for our farmers, as the Amaravati Bill moves through both Houses of Parliament," Lokesh posted on 'X'.

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Bill is scheduled to come up for debate in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. It is also likely to be passed unanimously in the Upper House.

Lokesh is in the national capital to witness the Rajya Sabha proceedings.

He is also scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to convey the gratitude of the people of Andhra Pradesh.

The proposed amendment to Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, replaces the earlier provision of "a new capital" with "Amaravati shall be the new capital", thereby embedding Amaravati firmly within the statutory framework.

This legislative move follows the unanimous resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 28, enabling the Bill's introduction in Parliament.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's good to see political consensus on such an important issue. The focus should now shift to building Amaravati in a sustainable and inclusive manner, ensuring it benefits all sections of society.
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Priyanka N
While the decision is welcome, I hope the government remembers the original promise of developing three capitals for balanced growth. Putting all eggs in one basket might not be the best for a state like Andhra. Let's see the execution now.
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Rohit P
Jai Andhra! This is a historic moment. Years of uncertainty have finally ended. Kudos to all the leaders and MPs who worked together. Now, build a capital we can all be proud of! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The real heroes are the farmers. I hope the development doesn't become another real estate boom that prices out the common people. The focus should be on creating jobs and infrastructure, not just fancy buildings.
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Karthik V
Good step. But let's be honest, the bill passing was a foregone conclusion with the NDA majority. The real test is the allocation of funds and the timeline for completion. We've seen many 'world-class' projects move at a snail's pace.

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