1998 Pokhran nuclear tests reflected India’s scientific excellence: PM Modi on National Technology Day

On the anniversary of the Pokhran test, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s scientific and strategic achievements, recalling how the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests demonstrated the strength and capability of Indian scientists to the world. He said the successful nuclear tests marked a defining moment in India’s rise as a confident and capable global power.

PM Modi noted that after Pokhran, India continued to face and overcome every major challenge with remarkable resilience and strength, leaving the world astonished by the country’s determination and progress. He emphasized that India’s scientific advancements and crisis-response capabilities have consistently reinforced the nation’s global standing.