Amaravati is unstoppable, invincible, and eternal, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravati witnessed widespread celebrations after Parliament unanimously approved the amendment Bill granting legal status to the capital.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Uddandarayunipalem along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari and participated in the festivities with farmers and women of the capital region.

The site holds historical importance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for Amaravati there in 2015.

Farmers and residents accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Minister. Ministers Nadendla Manohar, P. Narayana, and K. Atchannaidu, BJP Andhra Pradesh president P.V.N. Madhav and other leaders were present on the occasion.

Addressing a meeting, the Chief Minister said the passage of the Bill in Parliament reflected the strength of democracy and the will of the people. He described the day as one that would be written in golden letters in the nation’s history. Amaravati’s legacy, he said, was eternal, and the sacrifices made by farmers would remain unforgettable.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu prostrating at the place where the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Amaravati, at Uddandarayunipalem on Thursday.
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Mr. Naidu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and leaders across political parties for supporting the Bill. He recalled that the sacred soil from Parliament and water from the Yamuna River had been brought during the foundation ceremony, symbolising national support for Amaravati.

Highlighting the role of farmers, he said nearly 29,000 farmers had voluntarily given away about 33,000 acres of land for the capital. He called Amaravati a symbol of the self-respect of Telugu people and a “people’s capital” achieved through collective struggle.

Criticising the previous (YSRCP) government, Mr. Naidu alleged that attempts were made to derail the capital project, but said the people ultimately prevailed. He praised the 1,631-day-long agitation by the farmers and women as historic and heroic.

Women celebrating the passage of the Amaravati Bill, at Uddandarayunipalem in Amaravati on Thursday.

During the visit, the Chief Minister and his wife performed special puja at the site where the sacred soil and water were placed. They offered prayers, paid obeisance, and took part in a ceremonial lamp-lighting ritual along with other leaders and residents.

Concluding his speech, Mr. Naidu assured that Amaravati would be developed into a world-class capital and promised balanced development across all regions of the State. He described Amaravati as “unstoppable, invincible, and eternal.”