The return of N. Chandrababu Naidu as a key political figure in Andhra Pradesh has rekindled hope for the revival of Amaravati as the state’s capital. His strong commitment to making Amaravati the sole capital has sparked optimism among many who believe in the city’s potential to become a world-class urban hub.
During his previous tenure, Naidu had laid the foundation for Amaravati’s development, envisioning it as a futuristic city with modern infrastructure, sustainable development, and a hub for government and business activity. However, the project faced major setbacks after the YSR Congress Party, led by Jagan Mohan Reddy, came to power in 2019. Reddy’s government proposed the three-capital model, which decentralized governance by splitting key administrative functions between Visakhapatnam (executive capital), Amaravati (legislative capital), and Kurnool (judicial capital). This shift halted the rapid development of Amaravati, creating uncertainty among investors and residents.
Now, with Naidu’s political resurgence, the revival of Amaravati’s capital city plan is gaining momentum. His renewed focus on the city has brought hope to farmers who had given their lands for the capital’s development and to stakeholders invested in Amaravati’s growth. Naidu’s leadership and vision for the city as a symbol of modernity and progress are seen as crucial to resuming and completing the stalled projects.
This development also sets the stage for renewed political debates, as Naidu’s insistence on Amaravati as the single capital contrasts sharply with the decentralization agenda pursued by the YSR Congress. The coming years will determine how this vision is implemented and whether Naidu can deliver on the promise of a fully functional, prosperous capital city in Amaravati.
