Andhra Pradesh BJP passes resolution against three-capital system, favours Amaravarti

Rejecting YSRCP government's decision to introduce three-capital system in Andhra Pradesh, BJP leader Lanka Dinakar on Sunday stated that his party is in favour of 'One State, One Capital' system in state.

Speaking to news ncy, ANI, BJP leader said, "BJP state unit had passed a resolution in core committee meeting in favour of Amaravati as capital of Andhra Pradesh and same had been forwarded to  national party and union government."

According to him, BJP is only party that has passed a resolution in favour of Amaravati.

Decentralisation Bill passed 

On January 20, Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020 was passed amid high-drama in Andhra Pradesh Assembly. bill provides for dividing state into various zones and establishing zonal planning and development boards. It proposes to have a legislative capital at Amaravati, executive capital and Raj Bhavan at Visakhapatnam and judicial capital at Kurol.

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Moving bill in assembly on first day of extended winter session, Finance and Legislative Affairs Minister Buggana Rajendranath had said that government decided to enact new legislation for decentralisation and inclusive development of all regions in state for ensuring "balanced and inclusive growth".

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JAC, farmers continue agitation

 agitation against  Andhra Pradesh government's three-capital decision continues by  Amaravati Joint Action Committee (JAC).  JAC conver Siva Reddy informed that protestors are condemning cases registered against over 400 farmers for opposing  three-capital decision by Jagan Mohan Reddy government along with main issue of keeping administration in one place.

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Meanwhile, Amaravati farmers have been protesting against CM Reddy's decision for several weeks. Recently, during US President Donald Trump's visit to India, protesting farmers sought help from him. farmers raised slogans like, 'Please Trump, Save Amaravati'. Furr, y also held posters that read: 'Welcome Trump, President of America, Save Amaravati'; 'Mr. Trump, recommend Justice for Amaravati capital'; 'Mr. Trump America has one capital, Jagan Mohan Reddy proposes 3 capitals in Andhra Pradesh'.

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