Mission Shakti: PM Narendra Modi Congratulates DRDO Scientists Via Video Conferencing, Says 'Hum Kisise Kum Nahi'
The Prime Minister announced that India's Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Missile shot down a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite in Space.
New Delhi, March 27: India has become the fourth Elite Space Power after US, Russia and China, after DRDO scientists successfully carried out Mission Shakti on Wednesday, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a televised address to the nation. India Becomes Elite Space Power With Successful 'Mission Shakti' Test, Indian A-SAT Missile Shoots Down Low Earth Orbit Live Satellite in Space.
The Prime Minister also addressed scientists through video conferencing after address to the nation and said "Hum kisi se kam nahi" meaning (India is no less than any Country/Superpower." 2010 to 2019: India's Journey From Building ASAT Weapon to Becoming Space Power And DRDO's 'Mission Shakti'.
The Prime Minister announced that India's Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Missile shot down a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite in Space. "I assure the international community that our capability won't be used against anyone, but is purely India's defence initiative for its security. What is Low Earth Orbit and Anti-Satellite Weapon? Know About India's 'Mission Shakti' and List of Super Elite Space Power Countries.
"We are against arms raised in space. This test won't breach any international law or treaties," PM assured the international community.
Watch the Prime Minister Addressing the Scientists Through Video Conferencing:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi first congratulated the DRDO scientists involved with Mission Shakti and said that it is important that the country which does not think bad about any other, to be the most powerful country.
“If those who wish the good of others become powerless, those who do bad will have their power multiplied,” he added. PM Modi also emphasized on the ‘Make in India’ initiative and said that it would be a source of pride if India realises the mission of Make in India in all the fields.
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