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A fierce political battle has erupted over the ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Project. While defence sources describe the mega project as a strategic national initiative aimed at boosting India's maritime presence, surveillance capabilities and port infrastructure, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the government of sacrificing ecology in the name of development. Rahul claims the project threatens rainforests, coral reefs and biodiversity, while the Centre insists that environmental safeguards are in place and that over 81% of the island will remain protected. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has defended the project, arguing it follows established environmental norms. The debate has now become a larger contest between strategic development and environmental conservation.
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