Posted 2/18/2024, 3:31:45 PM
Andhra Pradesh Capital Conundrum Continues 4 Years On as Ruling Party Floats Fourth Capital Idea
- Andhra Pradesh's plan for 3 capital cities has stalled after 4 years, so ruling party YSRCP floats idea of keeping Hyderabad as joint capital beyond 2024
- Amaravati was originally planned as sole capital under previous CM Chandrababu Naidu, but current CM Jagan Mohan Reddy wants to spread development with 3 capitals
- Proposed capitals are Visakhapatnam (administrative), Kurnool (judicial) and Amaravati (legislative) but shifts have been blocked by courts
- Farmers who gave land for Amaravati capital are protesting, opposition parties criticize "fourth capital" idea as ploy to divert attention
- Supreme Court stay and upcoming elections make status of three capitals plan uncertain, with chances high of single capital at Amaravati