During Rahul Gandhi’s visit, leaders in Andaman highlighted weekly water supply, erratic power cuts, job crisis and environmental concerns over large-scale development projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to tribal icon Birsa Munda, saying his sacrifice and fight for tribal rights continue to inspire generations across India.
Nand Kishore Singh and B. Hema Raju have been appointed as State Convenors of the BJP Cooperative Cell and Fisherman Cell respectively in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Tuesday as PSU bank and financial stocks led a late-session rally, supported by improving global investor sentiment.