Lt. Gen. Singh, who served as Lieutenant Governor from 2013 to 2016, has underlined the importance of independent, locally driven media in the islands.
Speaking during The Wave Andaman launch event, Jadwet called for a clear and long-term policy roadmap to unlock the archipelago’s overlooked economic strengths.
The Wave Andaman will publish content under eight editorial categories, including local reportage from all tehsils, long-form national analysis, community opinion, offbeat stories, features on food and culture, classifieds, and sports. A subscription-only section will also offer exclusive content.
“We’ve traditionally been reactive. What you are seeing now is a government that has drawn clear red lines,” BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha said, adding that the change in India’s approach is not about escalation, but about recalibrating deterrence.