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The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.

The $10 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project sits at the crossroads of national security, economic growth and ecological responsibility

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is not linked to defence or a transshipment port but is aimed at benefiting a businessman. He claimed the project threatens rainforests, coral reefs and tribal communities, and urged public opposition

Congress leaders have been flagging concerns over the project, claiming it would have a bearing on the ecology and tribal rights in the region.