'India's nuclear weapons cornerstone of national security': EAM Jaishankar recalls 1998 Pokhran Nuclear test
India's nuclear weapons capability. This crucial step has since been the cornerstone of our national security.
The current administration is continuing this legacy by vigorously addressing terrorism and strengthening our border defences." He further underscored the significance of political decisions in shaping the future of India. "It is essential for the nation to recognize the stance of its leaders on matters of national security, as these decisions shape the trajectory of our country," Jaishankar stated.
The minister's comments come on the anniversary of the Pokhran tests, which marked a milestone in India's defence strategy under then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On May 11 and 13, 1998, India conducted a series of five nuclear detonations at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan's desert.
These tests included a 45-kiloton thermonuclear device, a 15-kiloton fission device, and several smaller devices, confirming India's advanced nuclear capabilities, as per ANI. Following these tests, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) released detailed findings in 2009, confirming the success and expected yields of the nuclear devices based on comprehensive evaluations and simulations.
This confirmation solidified the tests' status as a key development in India's national defence and technological advancement, as per ANI. (With Milestone Alert!
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