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Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project a massive scam against tribal heritage

Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project a massive scam against tribal heritage

He alleges millions of trees and forced displacement

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharply attacked the Great Nicobar project, calling it a major scam and a grave crime against India’s natural and tribal heritage. He claims the plan will require cutting down millions of trees and displacing communities, framing the project as a direct threat to both environment and indigenous livelihoods.

  • Rahul Gandhi calls the Great Nicobar project a major scam
  • He alleges millions of trees will be cut down
  • He warns indigenous communities may be displaced
  • The criticism targets the project’s impact on heritage
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