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News Topical, Digital Desk : Five decades after India conducted its first nuclear test under Operation "Buddha Smiles", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chose the day of Buddha Purnima to issue a categorical warning to Pakistan that Islamabad's nuclear blackmail will not be tolerated.
The first nuclear test was in 1974 and it was Buddha Purnima
When India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, it was Buddha Purnima. Similarly, when the second nuclear test was conducted on 11 May 1998, it was also Buddha Purnima. Although the code name of India's second nuclear test was Operation Shakti, it is remembered as 'Buddha smiled again'.
A message was sent to Indira Gandhi
"Buddha Smiled" was the code message sent to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi when India successfully conducted its first nuclear test at Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan on May 18, 1974. The date was Buddha Purnima. Hence, the codename.
It is important to show strength along with peace
Addressing the nation for the first time after the start of Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister mentioned Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha has shown us the path of peace. The path of peace also goes through power. For humanity to move towards peace and prosperity, for every Indian to live in peace, for the dream of a developed India to be fulfilled, it is very important for India to be powerful and it is also necessary to use this power when required and this is what India has done in the last few days.
A befitting reply will be given to terror attacks: Modi
The Prime Minister said that if there is a terrorist attack on India, a befitting reply will be given. We will respond in our own way, on our own terms. We will take strict action at every place from where the roots of terrorism emerge. Modi said in full firmness and warning that we have only postponed the campaign against Pakistan and the future will depend on their behavior.
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