Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Indian scientists and their efforts after a successful nuclear test in 1998 on National Technology Day. The day is celebrated to mark the successful nuclear test in Pokhran.
Modi wrote on Twitter, “Today, on National Technology Day, we express our gratitude to our brilliant scientists and their efforts that led to the successful experiment of Pokhran in 1998. We proudly remember Atal Ji’s leadership that demonstrated outstanding political and national courage.” The decision to conduct the experiment was taken by the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.Modi also posted a short video clip related to the experiment.
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