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Ramesh alleged that the clearances were based on hurried assessments conducted over a few days and weeks in one of India’s most ecologically sensitive island regions.

The opposition party claimed that the Modi government is "rattled" and in damage control mode after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to Great Nicobar last week.

Congress leader alleges ecological and tribal harm from Rs 81,000 crore project; Centre defends it as a strategic infrastructure push

Ramesh questioned why the Andaman and Nicobar administration has drafted a plan for the relocation of Nicobarese families likely to be affected by the project if it does not impact residents.

The GNIDP is a mega infrastructure project planned over 166 sq km area.

Conservationists had opposed it, saying it will cause massive ecological damage and threaten tribal communities.