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Congress calls for parliamentary forum to discuss Great Nicobar project concerns
On May 3, 2026, the Congress flagged ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security concerns about the Great Nicobar project and urged these to be debated in Parliament. It noted that the government appears rattled after Rahul Gandhi's visit to Great Nicobar last week.
Why It Matters
The push signals heightened political scrutiny of a major development project and underscores calls for parliamentary oversight and transparency.
Timeline
2 Events
Congress calls for parliamentary forum to discuss Great Nicobar project
May 3, 2026
The Congress flagged concerns related to ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security over the Great Nicobar project and asserted these considerations must be debated in a parliamentary forum.
Rahul Gandhi's Great Nicobar visit (last week)
April 2026
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Great Nicobar; the Congress said the Modi government is rattled and in damage-control mode following that visit.