What is Amaravati farmers issue?

Protests and demonstrations They are protesting on the road with cans of pesticides and have erred in moving the Secretariat and High Court from the already all-encompassing Amaravati. Farmers are demanding that the entire administration of government to stay where it is.

Which state assembly of India passed Decentralisation and inclusive development of all regions bill in 2020 proposing three capitals for the state?

The bill was proposed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish three capitals at different places in the state namely Vishakapatnam, Amaravati and Kurnool, which will serve as executive, legislative and judicial capitals respectively. The bill received the Governor’s assent on 31 July 2020.

Why Amravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?

Amaravati was a seat of Buddhism prior to the rise of Satavahanas, and a stupa and monastery were built there during the reign of Emperor Ashoka (269-232 BC) under Mauryan Empire. In February 2014, the state of Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated, leading to need for a new capital city in successor state of AP.

When did the capital of Andhra Pradesh changed?

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Is Amravati a planned city?

Why Amaravati Matters? An exclusive and well-planned capital city has always eluded the Telugus. The only time the capital city was located within the geographical bounds of Andhra region was about 1,500 years ago, during the regime of Vishnukundini kings.

Are small farmers in Amaravati bifurcated from Andhra Pradesh?

A resident of Lingayapalem village in Andhra Pradesh, Prabhudas says that several small farmers in the region are disheartened, as the prices of their land are bound to fall steeply. Lingayapalem is one of the 29 villages in Amaravati; a massive area spread over 33,000 acres, which was announced as the capital of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh in 2015.

Did YSRCP dilute Amaravati’s capital status over Kamma issue?

With a large number of landowners in the region belonging to the Kamma community, some of them have alleged that the YSRCP government has decided to dilute Amaravati’s capital status owing to its dislike for the Kamma community.

What is the Amaravati conflict?

At the centre of the entire conflict lies the land itself. The 29 villages comprising the capital region of Amaravati are situated along the Krishna river, between Guntur and Vijayawada. The villages were part of a fertile agricultural region known to yield upto three harvests in a year.

What is the status of Lingayapalem in Amaravati?

Lingayapalem is one of the 29 villages in Amaravati; a massive area spread over 33,000 acres, which was announced as the capital of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh in 2015. The previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government had acquired land and begun construction, but when the YSRCP took over the state’s reins in May last year, things changed.