Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday (September 18, 2025) hit out at the Congress for opposing the Great Nicobar infrastructure project, accusing it of spreading confusion and indulging in "negative politics".
Speaking at an event organized by The Public Affairs Forum of India here, Mr. Yadav asserted that the mega project is crucial for national security and strategic connectivity in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Mr. Yadav said only 1.78% of Great Nicobar's forest area will be used for the project.
"Does the country not even have the right to use this much land for its security, transport capacity and modern technology? Questioning every institution, raising doubts over every developmental effort and writing columns when it comes to national security is nothing but negative politics," he said.
