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Amaravati Hosts First Republic Day as Andhra's Capital Revives

For the first time since the state's bifurcation, Republic Day celebrations were held in the designated capital city of Amaravati, marking a symbolic shift. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer unfurled the national flag at the ceremony, which featured marches by various contingents and 22 tableaux highlighting government initiatives. The event comes as the state government accelerates development works in Amaravati, reversing a period of uncertainty under the previous administration. A bill to grant Amaravati statutory status as the permanent capital is slated for the upcoming Parliament session.

Key Points: First R-Day in Amaravati as Andhra Capital Gets Push

  • First R-Day in capital Amaravati
  • Governor S. Abdul Nazeer unfurled flag
  • 22 tableaux showcased state schemes
  • Bill for permanent capital status soon
  • TDP-NDA revived stalled projects
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R-Day celebrations held for first time in Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Republic Day in Amaravati for the first time, signaling renewed push to develop the permanent capital. Governor unfurls flag.

"construction works in Amaravati have been accelerated - Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, Jan 26

For the first time, Republic Day celebrations were organised in the Andhra Pradesh capital, Amaravati. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer unfurled the national flag at the main official ceremony to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Ministers, High Court Judges, and farmers who had parted with their lands for the capital city project were the guests.

At the celebrations held near the High Court building, the Governor took salute from 11 contingents of the Indian Army, AP Special Police, CRPF, Kerala Armed Police, NCC, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Youth Red Cross, and other organisations.

A total of 22 tableaux highlighting various development and welfare initiatives of the state government were showcased. Programmes like Zero Poverty, Population Management, Skilling and Employment, Water Security, Farmer-Agri Tech, Global-Best Logistics, Cost Optimisation in Energy, Product Perfection, Swachh Andhra, and Deep Tech across all walks of life were highlighted through the tableaux.

Ever since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, the residuary state of Andhra Pradesh has been organising Republic Day celebrations in Vijayawada, where the Governor has his official residence.

The celebrations were held at Amaravati at a time when capital city development works are in full swing, and a Bill is also scheduled to be introduced in the coming Budget session of Parliament to accord statutory status to Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The TDP-led NDA government last year re-launched capital development works after five years of uncertainty due to the proposal of three state capitals by the then government of the YSR Congress Party.

CM Chandrababu Naidu, who had launched the Amaravati project during his earlier term as the Chief Minister (2014-19), revived the works after the TDP-led NDA stormed to power.

At the TDP Parliamentary Party meeting on Sunday, the Chief Minister had stated that construction works in Amaravati have been accelerated and that the second phase of Amaravati development will also commence soon.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartening to see the farmers who gave their land for the project being honored as guests. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten in the rush to build.
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Rohit P
Good step, but I hope this isn't just symbolism. The last few years of uncertainty over three capitals hurt investor confidence badly. Need consistent policy now.
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Sarah B
The tableaux on development initiatives like Zero Poverty and Water Security are promising. Hope the execution matches the vision presented on Republic Day.
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Arun Y
As someone from Vijayawada, I'm happy for Amaravati. But I also hope development is balanced across all regions of AP. A capital is important, but so is overall state growth.
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Nikhil C
Seeing the Kerala Armed Police contingent in the salute was a nice touch of unity. On Republic Day, we are all Indians first. Great celebrations!

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