The passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha marks a significant milestone for the state, officially designating Amaravati as its sole capital. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the moment as historic and emotional, expressing gratitude towards the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating this change through an amendment to the AP Reorganization Act of 2014. Naidu acknowledged the unity across party lines in support of the bill, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by farmers who contributed over 33,000 acres of land for the capital's development. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan echoed these sentiments, stating that the bill is a testament to the people's will and resilience. He also credited Naidu's leadership in laying the groundwork for Amaravati. IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh expressed joy over the bill's passage, noting that it provides legal sanctity to Amaravati and brings happiness to the five crore residents of Andhra Pradesh. BJP State president P.V.N. Madhav highlighted the bill as a crucial step towards resolving the capital controversy and fostering economic growth in the region, anticipating that Amaravati will emerge as a major economic hub.