From June 2nd, 2024, Hyderabad, one of the most bustling metropolitan cities, assumed the status of the sole capital of Telangana, exclusively separating from its shared capital status with Andhra Pradesh. This decision came into effect according to the Reorganisation act 2014. The Reorganisation act 2014 states that “On and from the appointed day (June 2), Hyderabad in the existing State of Andhra Pradesh, shall be the common capital of the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh for such period not exceeding ten years,”
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Hyderabad is also a home to a few of the government buildings of the Andhra pradesh government which includes the Lake view guest house , the police building and the Hermitage building. Recently Telangana chief minister Mr Revanth Reddy sent an order to reclaim the ownership of the buildings after the 10 year period.
Why was Andhra Pradesh separated to form Telangana?
In 1956 , the state of Andhra Pradesh was formed by merging the Telangana region with the Andhra state. After emergence several disputes took place as the people faced neglect and discrimination on the basis of resource distribution and political representation. Protests took place for the separation of Telangana from the state of Andhra pradesh. One of the prominent figures who uplifted this separation was Mr K Chandrashekar Rao who formed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi.
Finally under the United Progressive Alliance, the government decided to separate the state of Andhra Pradesh.In 2014 , the government introduced the telangana act to the lok sabha and also passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation act 2014. Thus on 2nd June 2014 making Telangana as an independent state separated from Andhra Pradesh after a formal bifurcation of the state .Mr K Chandrashekar Rao also was selected as the first chief minister of the Telangana state.
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From now on ,Which city will be the capital of Andhra Pradesh ?
In 2015 , Chandrababu Naidu led government wanted to make Amaravati the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. But Later in the government under the leadership of Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy wanted to have three capitals for the state. According to him, Amaravati will serve as the legislative capital , Visakhapatnam as the executive capital and Kurnool as the judicial capital.
Let’s take a look at these three different cities of Andhra Pradesh which are proposed to be the capitals of the state.
Amaravati
Amaravati is located near the banks of the river Krishna. This place is known for its cultural significance and historical monuments. Amaravati is the home to the ancient Buddhist monument “Amaravati stupa“ that holds the heritage of Buddhism. Temples and other Buddhist monuments make this place culturally relevant and also a tourist spot for visitors.
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is situated between the eastern ghats and the bay of bengal. This city is home to one of the largest and busiest ports of the country which deals with the major international trade of the country. Several industry factories also reside in this port city.Visakhapatnam also has many reputed educational institutions like the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV),, Andhra university and more.
Kurnool
This city was formerly the capital of Andhra Pradesh from 1953 to 1956. This city is located at the banks of Tungabhadra river.Kurnool is also known as the “city of gemstones”.This city is known for its historical significance and economic landscape with the production of cotton and rice.The famous Belum caves which is the second largest caves in the indian subcontinent is located in Kurnool.
All these three different cities showcase its unique significance to the state of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam with its ports. Amaravati with its historical relevance and Kurnool with its equal balance of economic and historical significance. The state is still waiting for the supreme court’s order to proceed with three capitals with three different functions in the state .
