The political fight between the Govt and Opposition over the Great Nicobar Project has escalated. Govt today firmly rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegation that the Great Nicobar project is a 'scam' and a 'crime against nature'. Rahul Gandhi made the remarks while visiting the Great Nicobar island earlier this week.

Watch #CutTheClutter Ep 1798, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explained the ₹72,000-crore integrated development project on Great Nicobar island, its strategic significance, the China factor & why it has sparked a controversy.
This episode was originally published on 20 February 2026.
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