‘Rattled’ by Rahul’s Nicobar visit, Modi govt in ‘damage control mode’: Congress

The Great Nicobar project doesn’t contribute to national security. It just affects nature

Those raging at the Congress for ‘opposing’ national security should realise that Congress governments built much of the defence infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

‘Rattled’ by Rahul’s Nicobar visit, Modi govt in ‘damage control mode’: Congress

The detailed rebuttal, issued by Congress’ communications head Jairam Ramesh, centred on the island’s ecological concerns, tribal rights, and the project’s financial and physical feasibility and transparency.

Rahul Gandhi’s Andaman Visit Sparks Row as Congress, BJP Clash Over Great Nicobar Project

The BJP has dismissed criticism of the project, and alleged Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have 'links' to China and figures such as George Soros.

From Turtles To Tribes: Congress Challenges Nicobar Project In Detail; Demands House Debate

New Delhi: Congress on Sunday highlighted serious issues surrounding the Great Nicobar development project, including ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security, insisting these must be aired in Parliament, PTI reported. The party accused the Modi government of scrambling into damage control following Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Great Nicobar last week. In a detailed statement, Congress general secretary (communications) …