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Watch: Rahul Gandhi scuba dives among Great Nicobar's coral reefs; raises concerns over mega project

Times of India · Jun 5, 2026, 5:52 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Rahul Gandhi criticized the Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over the island's ecology and local communities. He highlighted concerns about tribal land rights violations, inadequate compensation for settlers, and the potential felling of 1.5 crore trees

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Watch: Rahul Gandhi scuba dives among Great Nicobar's coral reefs; raises concerns over mega project

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