Ongoing protests supporting united Andhra Pradesh affected the Gangavaram port operations on August 22. Agitators of 'Samaikyandhra', led by Minister for Infrastructure, Investment and Ports, Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Gajuwaka MLA Chintalpudi Venkataramaiah asked the Gangavaram Port to close its operations in expression of solidarity with the ongoing movement for keeping the State united.
Agitations across coastal Andhra and Rayalseema districts have been impacting normal life since the past 21 days. Responding to the agitators' call, the management of the Port, built under PPP mode, cooperated and stopped the operations for the first work shift, according to a statement issued by the port.
After the first shift, the operations of the Port resumed normally, the statement added.
