Understanding the Great Nicobar Project, controversy over it as Rahul Gandhi Vs Govt fight escalates

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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook:   / theprintindia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / theprintindia   » Follow us on Instagram:   / theprintindia   » Find us on LinkedIn :   / theprint   » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8