The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday, 30 July alleged that the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh deliberately excluded Amaravati from housing proposals under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, even as the state secured central approval for tens of thousands of homes in other urban areas. The charge follows parliamentary replies that, according to the opposition party, place the omission on record.

What Parliament Revealed

Replies furnished by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to questions raised by YSRCP MPs Maddila Gurumoorthy in the Lok Sabha and Meda Raghunath Reddy in the Rajya Sabha confirmed that the Andhra Pradesh government did not submit a single proposal for housing in the Amaravati Capital Region under PMAY-U 2.0. The Centre reiterated that sanctions under the scheme are based entirely on proposals submitted by state governments — meaning the exclusion originated in Amaravati, not New Delhi.

Scale of Approvals Elsewhere in the State

The contrast drawn by YSRCP is sharp. According to the parliamentary reply, Andhra Pradesh had already secured approval for 61,084 houses under PMAY-U 2.0 with central assistance of ₹882.32 crore. At the latest Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee meeting held on 17 June 2026, a further 12,370 houses were sanctioned for 107 urban local bodies across the state, drawing an additional ₹185.55 crore in central funding. Amaravati, the state capital, was absent from all these proposals.

YSRCP's Allegations Against the TDP Government

The opposition party alleged that the omission reflects a deliberate policy rather than an administrative oversight. It questioned why proposals could be submitted for 107 towns and cities while the capital alone was kept out. YSRCP claimed this exposed what it described as the Naidu government's vision of Amaravati as a city designed for wealthy investors and real estate interests rather than workers, daily wage earners, and weaker sections. The party also named Minister Nara Lokesh, demanding a public explanation for the exclusion.

The Government's Position

The Chandrababu Naidu administration has repeatedly stated that Amaravati is being developed as an inclusive, world-class capital for all residents of Andhra Pradesh. The government has not yet issued a formal response to the specific parliamentary data cited by YSRCP. The Centre's stated position — that PMAY-U 2.0 sanctions follow state proposals — effectively shifts accountability for the omission to the state government.

Wider Context

Amaravati's development has been a politically charged issue in Andhra Pradesh since the state's bifurcation in 2014. The capital project was stalled under the previous YSRCP government and revived after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition returned to power. Critics have long argued that land acquisition patterns around Amaravati disproportionately benefited landowners and real estate developers. The latest parliamentary data, if accurate, adds a fresh dimension to that long-running debate. How the Naidu government responds — and whether it moves to include Amaravati in future PMAY-U 2.0 proposals — will be closely watched.