Jagan Proposes 'Mavigan' as New AP Capital, Challenges Amaravati Bill

• YS Jagan Mohan Reddy proposed 'Mavigan' as a new capital for Andhra Pradesh, combining Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, and Guntur.
• The 'Plan B' suggests declaring the 110-kilometer highway area connecting these cities as the capital region.
• Jagan argued that an excellent capital could be built at a lower cost by connecting these already developed cities, instead of spending thousands of crores in Amaravati.
• He criticized the coalition government for prioritizing exploitation over state interests and exposed what he called the government's 'drama' regarding Amaravati's legitimacy.
• Jagan clarified that the constitution does not mention 'capital' and the central government has no role in deciding state capitals, asserting the assembly's power to change capital laws.

Key Questions Answered

Will Mavigan become Andhra Pradesh's new capital?

No, Mavigan is not becoming Andhra Pradesh's new capital.

How will Jagan's 'Plan B' impact AP politics?

Jagan's 'Plan B' involves increasing MP and MLA seats and ensuring justice for party workers.

What are the implications of a new capital proposal?

The proposed new capital legislation aims to formally recognize Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.