Pawan Kalyan, Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, has long been a vocal opponent of the rice smuggling operations at Kakinada Port. His strong opposition to the illegal trade during the tenure of former MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar has now escalated as he takes a firmer stance in his new position of power. On his visit to the Kakinada Port, Pawan Kalyan ordered the immediate seizure of a ship involved in the smuggling operation.

Despite concerns from locals, who warned that 10,000 livelihoods depend on the port's operations, Pawan emphasized that the security and lawful functioning of the port were of utmost importance. He expressed that the smuggling operations could not be allowed to continue and that the ship involved must be seized immediately. This bold action is being hailed as a sign of the leadership and dynamism that Pawan Kalyan has promised.

A video of Pawan Kalyan issuing the order has gone viral on social media, garnering significant attention for his decisive move against corruption and illegal activities at the port.