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  09 Sep 2026, Chennai:  A social media post by Andaman Nicobar Democratic Congress (ANDC) leader Manoj Paul has sparked discussion about educational exposure and career aspirations among children in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a video shared by Paul, he is seen travelling in an autorickshaw in Chennai and interacting with two young passengers. When asked about their future aspirations, one child, who says he is studying in Class 9 , says he wants to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) . Another child, identified in the post as Mukundan , says he wants to become an aerospace engineer . Paul appreciates the children for having what he describes as a clear vision for their future. The video then refers to an earlier interaction Paul says he had with a boy and a girl in Rangat, North and Middle Andaman . According to the post, the boy said he wanted to become a driver , while the girl expressed an interest in working in the hotel and tourism sector . Paul compares ...

Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 August 2026 Political activist and former Lok Sabha candidate Manoj Paul has stated that the Calcutta High Court's Circuit Bench at Port Blair has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by him concerning alleged encroachment on government land at Lillipur Junction . Speaking outside the court after the hearing, Paul claimed that the matter relates to a building allegedly constructed on land previously occupied by APWD Quarters H-91 and H-92 . According to him, the Court observed that a prima facie case existed and issued notice to the respondents. Paul further claimed that the Court has sought responses from the Deputy Commissioner , Superintendent of Police , Chief Secretary and the Andaman Public Works Department (APWD) regarding the allegations raised in the PIL. In his statement, Paul alleged that the construction involved encroachment on government land and also made allegations regard...