NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commemorated the anniversary of India’s 1998 Nuclear tests in Pokhran, describing them as a pivotal demonstration of national resolve. He highlighted that despite immense global pressure following the May 11 tests, India proved that no power could bend its will.
Key Highlights:
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National Resolve: The Prime Minister characterized the tests as a “defining moment” in India’s history.
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Global Standing: He noted that while the world exerted pressure, the tests revealed the country’s “unwavering willpower”.
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Sanskrit Wisdom: To emphasize the harmony of strength and capability, the PM shared a verse:
“एवं परस्परापेक्षा शक्तिशक्तिमतोः स्थिता । न शिवेन विना शक्तिर्न शक्त्या विना शिवः।।” (Roughly translated: Strength and the one who possesses it are interdependent; there is no power without Shiva, and no Shiva without power.)
The Prime Minister’s message, shared on X, underscored that these historical events established India’s status as a strong and resilient nation on the global stage.
