Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:16am on 29 Apr 2026,Wednesday India
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre’s Great Nicobar project, calling it a “crime against nature” and tribal communities. Visiting the island, he said, “What I have seen is not a project.” He added that “millions of trees” would be cut and “160 sq km of rainforest” destroyed. He also said local communities were being ignored and displaced. The project aims to build a major port and infrastructure hub. It has received approval from the National Green Tribunal. Supporters say it will boost trade and security, while critics warn of damage to biodiversity and tribal life. (PC: India Today)
