Archive · 28 Jan 2026
TDP Demands Amaravati Capital Status, Social Media Ban
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in India wants Amaravati to be officially declared as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.
They also want to ban social media for children under 16 to keep them safe online.
The party raised these issues at a meeting with other political parties before the start of the Budget session of Parliament.
They believe this will make the capital's status clear and protect children from harmful online content.
The government is looking at Australia's rules to make a balanced policy.
However, experts say making such a ban legal in India is complicated and must follow the country's laws and rights.
TDP demands permanent legal status for Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital.
Party calls for a national discussion on banning social media for children under 16.
Demands were raised at an all-party meeting ahead of the Budget session.
TDP cites Australia's model for restricting social media access for minors.
Legal experts highlight the complexity of implementing such a ban in India.
- Who
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
- What
- Demanded permanent legal status for Amaravati and a social media ban for minors
- When
- January 27, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, at an all-party meeting
- Why
- To secure legal certainty for Amaravati and address online safety concerns for children
- Party
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
- Leader
- Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu
- Demands
- Permanent legal status for Amaravati, social media ban for minors
- Context
- All-party meeting ahead of Budget session
- Session
- Budget session of Parliament
- Start Date
- January 27
- Constitutional Articles
- 245, 246
- Legal Considerations
- Fundamental rights, IT Act, 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
