Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has firmly reiterated his long-held position that Amaravati is unfit to serve as the state's capital. He cited its location within the Krishna river basin, lack of essential infrastructure, and the immense financial burden required for its development as primary reasons for his opposition. Jagan has described the previous attempts to build the capital in Amaravati as an "insane move" and financially unviable, driven by vested interests. This renewed assertion by Jagan comes at a critical juncture, as the incumbent Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is actively pursuing statutory recognition for Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's sole capital. Naidu recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on January 7, 2026, urging the Centre to introduce a Bill in Parliament to grant Amaravati statutory status, deeming it vital for the state's stability and long-term development. He also sought financial assistance and flexibility for the state ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The debate over Amaravati has been a central political issue in Andhra Pradesh since its bifurcation. While Naidu's previous government initiated Amaravati as a greenfield capital through a land pooling scheme, Jagan's government had introduced a plan for three capitals – executive in Visakhapatnam, legislative in Amaravati, and judicial in Kurnool – a policy that was later challenged and repealed, though Jagan has continued his critique of Amaravati. Jagan argues that developing the capital between Vijayawada and Guntur would have been more suitable and cost-effective. Reports also indicate Jagan's questioning of alleged exorbitant spending on Amaravati's construction under the Naidu government. The conflicting stances highlight the ongoing political and developmental challenges surrounding Andhra Pradesh's capital city.