JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rahul Gandhi expresses gratitude to scientists behind India's first nuclear test.

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Abstract

The article focuses on the commemoration of the 51st anniversary of India's first nuclear test, Operation Smiling Buddha, conducted on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran, Rajasthan. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge expressed their gratitude to the scientists and researchers involved in the operation, highlighting the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The test marked a significant milestone in India's scientific and strategic history, establishing the country as the sixth nuclear-capable nation and reinforcing its commitment to an independent nuclear program despite international backlash. The operation is viewed as both a scientific achievement and a geopolitical statement, laying the groundwork for future advancements in India's nuclear capabilities. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:India Together. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185285061
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