New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday congratulated the Indian armed forces and the entire scientific community on successful completion of first deterrence patrol INS Arihant, completing the establishment of the country's survivable nuclear triad.
In a series of tweets she said, “Heartiest congratulations to all involved in this tremendous achievement, under the leadership of PM Modi.”
“India has achieved completion of her nuclear triad with the first successful deterrence patrol by INS Arihant. This places India in the league of the few countries that can design, construct and operate Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarines,” the Defence Minister said in another tweet.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated the brave Indian sailors on INS Arihant for successfully completing its first deterrence patrol marking the successful realisation of the nuclear triad.
He said, “This is a momentous occasion for India and will go a long way in safeguarding our strategic & security interests.”
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India achieved the nuclear triad with the first successful INS Arihant's deterrence patrol.
“Great pride for 130 crore Indians and our armed forces. We have yet again demonstrated a firm commitment to peace and safeguarded our strategic and security interests,” Mr Jaitley tweeted.
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