Bengaluru, April 29 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday raised concerns over the development project in Great Nicobar Island, alleging large-scale clearing of rainforests and lack of consultation with local communities.

He said the project ignores ecological impact and questioned the Centre's approach.

He backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's stand, saying he has highlighted issues related to the project and continues to speak for people and the environment.

In a post on X, Karnataka CM wrote, "What is happening in Great Nicobar Island raises serious questions. Thousands of acres of pristine rainforest are being cleared, without consulting local communities and with complete disregard for ecological impact. This canno...