2019–2024 Amaravati protests
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The 2019–2024 Amaravati protests, simply known as Amaravati protests, were demonstrations in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh triggered by the idea of changing the one capital of Amaravati already identified and developed partially, to three capitals of Amaravati, Visakhapatnam and Kurnool by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. This led to concerns that the decision would create chaos and insecurity for farmers who gave their fertile agricultural lands to the government in 29 villages of Guntur district. The protests began in Mandadam, Thullur, Uddandarayunipalem on 18 December 2019. In a few days, the protests spread across Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, in Andhra Pradesh.[37] On 17 December 2020, series of events were done to mark the protests' anniversary.[38]
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Date | 18 December 2019 (2019-12-18)–12 June 2024 (2024-06-12) (4 years, 216 days total)[1][2] | ||
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Methods | Protestors: demonstrations, dharna, hunger strike, general strike, picketing, sloganeering, satyagraha, hashtag activism Authorities: arrests by police, Riot police, vandalism, lathi charge, mass arrest, house arrest, transport restrictions, imposing ban on assembly (Section 144)[12] | ||
Status | Ongoing protests in accordance with the restrictions due to pandemic situation.[13]
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Death(s) | 58[32][33] | ||
Injuries | Around 200[34][35] | ||
Arrested | 200+[36] |
The 1,631-days long protests were ended on 12 June 2024.[39] The decision was taken after N. Chandrababu Naidu was sworn-in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on this day, and announced that Amaravati will be continued as the capital of Andhra Pradesh.[40]